- Enrollment
- 2,143
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Sherman, TX
Fred Douglass Early Childhood Center
Federal NCES profile for Fred Douglass Early Childhood Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 484008004545
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 10
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Fred Douglass Early Childhood Center earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #7 of 7
- schools in Sherman · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 13.2:1
- students per teacher
- 70.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Fred Douglass Early Childhood Center has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Fred Douglass Early Childhood Center ranks #7 of 7 schools in Sherman, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+11 students YoY
Fred Douglass Early Childhood Center grew from 202 students in 2022-23 to 213 in 2023-24 (+5.4%).
Teacher FTE lost 17.4 → 16.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+11 students YoY 484008004545 · Sherman, TX Other · SMALL · TRAD
224 enr · 13.2:1 · 70.3% lunch · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: Sherman H S (2,143 students)
Fred Douglass Early Childhood Center grew from 202 students in 2022-23 to 213 in 2023-24 (+5.4%). Teacher FTE lost 17.4 → 16.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Fred Douglass Early Childhood Center in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Sherman H S
Sherman H S
2,143 students
- Sherman Middle
Sherman Middle
869 students
- Piner Middle 831
Piner Middle
831 students
- Dillingham El 710
Dillingham El
710 students
- Henry W Sory E 619
Henry W Sory El
619 students
- This school 224
Fred Douglass Early Childhood Center
224 students
What this shows Fred Douglass Early Childhood Center reports 224 students on the CCD universe file.
How Fred Douglass Early Childhood Center compares
Fred Douglass 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 | 13.2:1 | ▼ 10% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 70.3% | ▲ 14% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 224 | top 82% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.2:1
Leaner classes than 65% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
224
Bigger than 22% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
70.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 14% above the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.2:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 36% in Texas - lower ratio than 64% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Funding equity
$14,264
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
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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
Hispanic or Latino 71.9%
White 12.1%
African American 10.3%
Two or More 3.1%
Asian 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 71.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.6, Fred Douglass Early Childhood Center is about as mixed as the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
District finance for Sherman Isd reports $14,264 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Fred Douglass Early Childhood Center Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sherman H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sherman Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Piner Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Dillingham El | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Henry W Sory El | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Fred Douglass Early Childhood Center's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 869
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 831
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 710
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 619
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
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 (~224 students)
Frequently asked questions about Fred Douglass Early Childhood Center
How many students attend Fred Douglass Early Childhood Center?
Fred Douglass Early Childhood Center has 224 students enrolled. It is a public school in Sherman, TX. CCD year-over-year: 202 (2022-23) → 213 (2023-24), up 11.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fred Douglass Early Childhood Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Fred Douglass Early Childhood Center is 13.2:1, which is 10% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 16% 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 Fred Douglass Early Childhood Center?
70.3% of students at Fred Douglass Early Childhood Center are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Fred Douglass Early Childhood Center?
The largest demographic group at Fred Douglass Early Childhood Center is Hispanic or Latino at 71.9% of enrollment, in Sherman, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Fred Douglass Early Childhood Center?
Fred Douglass Early Childhood Center has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Fred Douglass Early Childhood Center rank among schools in Sherman?
By Resource Investment Index, Fred Douglass Early Childhood Center ranks #7 of 7 schools in Sherman, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Sherman on the city page.
What other schools are in Sherman Isd?
Besides Fred Douglass Early Childhood Center, Sherman Isd also operates Sherman H S (2,143 students), Sherman Middle (869 students), and Piner Middle (831 students). See the Sherman Isd district page for the complete list.