- Enrollment
- 1,338
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Lindale, TX
Early Childhood Center
Federal NCES profile for Early Childhood Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 482751009021
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 8
📋 Attendance 57
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Early Childhood Center earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #6 of 6
- public schools in Lindale · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.9:1
- students per teacher
- 50.3%
- 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 #6 of 6 public schools in Lindale, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-4 students YoY
Early Childhood Center held near 449 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 31.1 → 32.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-4 students YoY 482751009021 · Lindale, TX Other · SMALL · TRAD
462 enr · 14.9:1 · 50.3% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Lindale H S (1,338 students)
Early Childhood Center held near 449 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount). Teacher FTE added 31.1 → 32.0 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
- Lindale H S
Lindale H S
1,338 students
- E J Moss Int
E J Moss Int
1,082 students
- Lindale J H
Lindale J H
695 students
- Velma Penny El 517
Velma Penny El
517 students
- College Street 512
College Street El
512 students
- This school 462
Early Childhood Center
462 students
What this shows Early Childhood Center reports 462 students on the CCD universe file.
How Early Childhood Center compares
Early Childhood Center held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.9:1 | ▲ 1% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 50.3% | ▼ 19% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 462 | top 55% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.9:1
Leaner classes than 48% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
462
Bigger than 57% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
50.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 19% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.9:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 58% in Texas - lower ratio than 42% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
17.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$10,322
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $14,348
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 462 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 63.9%
Hispanic or Latino 20.8%
African American 8.4%
Two or More 5.0%
Asian 1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 63.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.9, Early Childhood Center is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
District finance for Lindale Isd reports $10,322 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lindale H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| E J Moss Int | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lindale J H | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Velma Penny El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| College Street El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar 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
- 1,082
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 695
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 517
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 512
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
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 (~462 students)
Frequently asked questions about Early Childhood Center
How many students attend Early Childhood Center?
Early Childhood Center has 462 students enrolled. It is a public school in Lindale, TX. CCD year-over-year: 453 (2022-23) → 449 (2023-24), nearly flat (-4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Early Childhood Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Early Childhood Center is 14.9:1, which is 1% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 5% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Early Childhood Center?
50.3% 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 63.9% of enrollment, in Lindale, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Early Childhood Center?
Early Childhood Center has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (typical 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 Lindale?
By Resource Investment Index, Early Childhood Center ranks #6 of 6 public schools in Lindale, 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 Lindale on the city page.
What other schools are in Lindale Isd?
Besides Early Childhood Center, Lindale Isd also operates Lindale H S (1,338 students), E J Moss Int (1,082 students), and Lindale J H (695 students). See the Lindale Isd district page for the complete list.