- Enrollment
- 2,222
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Mont Belvieu, TX
Early Childhood Center
Federal NCES profile for Early Childhood Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 480945013631
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 32
📋 Attendance 52
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Early Childhood Center earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #5 of 9
- public schools in Mont Belvieu · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.3:1
- students per teacher
- 32.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Early Childhood Center has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Early Childhood Center ranks #5 of 9 public schools in Mont Belvieu, TX.
School address
District: Barbers Hill Isd · Texas
NCES ID 480945013631 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+43 students YoY
Early Childhood Center grew from 804 students in 2022-23 to 847 in 2023-24 (+5.3%).
Teacher FTE added 59.0 → 61.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+43 students YoY 480945013631 · Mont Belvieu, TX Other · MID · TRAD
845 enr · 14.3:1 · 32.7% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Barbers Hill H S (2,222 students)
Early Childhood Center grew from 804 students in 2022-23 to 847 in 2023-24 (+5.3%). Teacher FTE added 59.0 → 61.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Early Childhood Center in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Barbers Hill H
Barbers Hill H S
2,222 students
- Barbers Hill I
Barbers Hill Int South
972 students
- Barbers Hill I
Barbers Hill Int North
924 students
- Barbers Hill E
Barbers Hill El South
891 students
- This school 845
Early Childhood Center
845 students
- Barbers Hill E 835
Barbers Hill El North
835 students
What this shows Early Childhood Center reports 845 students on the CCD universe file.
How Early Childhood Center compares
Early Childhood Center is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.3:1 | ▼ 3% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 32.7% | ▼ 47% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 845 | top 16% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.3:1
Leaner classes than 54% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
845
Bigger than 87% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
32.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 47% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.3:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 51% in Texas - lower ratio than 49% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
19.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$14,305
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $14,348
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.5 FTE
Per 338 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 51.5%
Hispanic or Latino 36.9%
Two or More 4.5%
African American 4.4%
Asian 2.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 51.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.4, Early Childhood Center is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Barbers Hill Isd reports $14,305 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Early Childhood Center Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barbers Hill H S | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Barbers Hill Int South | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Barbers Hill Int North | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Barbers Hill El South | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Barbers Hill El North | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Early Childhood Center's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 972
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 924
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 891
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 835
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~845 students)
Frequently asked questions about Early Childhood Center
How many students attend Early Childhood Center?
Early Childhood Center has 845 students enrolled. It is a public school in Mont Belvieu, TX. CCD year-over-year: 804 (2022-23) → 847 (2023-24), up 43.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Early Childhood Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Early Childhood Center is 14.3:1, which is 3% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 9% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Early Childhood Center?
32.7% of students at Early Childhood Center are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Early Childhood Center?
The largest demographic group at Early Childhood Center is White at 51.5% of enrollment, in Mont Belvieu, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Early Childhood Center?
Early Childhood Center has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Early Childhood Center rank among public schools in Mont Belvieu?
By Resource Investment Index, Early Childhood Center ranks #5 of 9 public schools in Mont Belvieu, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Mont Belvieu on the city page.
What other schools are in Barbers Hill Isd?
Besides Early Childhood Center, Barbers Hill Isd also operates Barbers Hill H S (2,222 students), Barbers Hill Int South (972 students), and Barbers Hill Int North (924 students). See the Barbers Hill Isd district page for the complete list.