- Enrollment
- 2,143
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Denison, TX
Perrin Early Childhood Center
Federal NCES profile for Perrin 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 484008014088
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 66
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Perrin Early Childhood Center earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 77% of Texas schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #2 of 8
- schools in Denison · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12:1
- small classes for Texas
- 85.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Perrin Early Childhood Center has class sizes smaller than 77% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Perrin Early Childhood Center ranks #2 of 8 schools in Denison, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-22 students YoY
Perrin Early Childhood Center shrank from 181 students in 2022-23 to 159 in 2023-24 (-12.2%).
Teacher FTE lost 14.0 → 12.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-22 students YoY 484008014088 · Denison, TX Other · SMALL · TRAD
168 enr · 12:1 · 85.6% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Sherman H S (2,143 students)
Perrin Early Childhood Center shrank from 181 students in 2022-23 to 159 in 2023-24 (-12.2%). Teacher FTE lost 14.0 → 12.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Perrin 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 168
Perrin Early Childhood Center
168 students
What this shows Perrin Early Childhood Center reports 168 students on the CCD universe file.
How Perrin Early Childhood Center compares
Perrin Early Childhood Center is a shrinking 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 | 12:1 | ▼ 18% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 85.6% | ▲ 38% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 168 | top 87% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
168
Bigger than 16% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
85.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 38% 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
12:1
students per teacher
- 18% below state mean
Top 23% in Texas - lower ratio than 77% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 168 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
Hispanic or Latino 42.9%
African American 19.6%
White 16.7%
Two or More 13.7%
Asian 6.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 42.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 72.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 72.7, Perrin Early Childhood Center is more mixed than 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 Perrin Early Childhood Center Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sherman H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sherman Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Piner Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dillingham El | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Henry W Sory El | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Perrin 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 (~168 students)
Frequently asked questions about Perrin Early Childhood Center
How many students attend Perrin Early Childhood Center?
Perrin Early Childhood Center has 168 students enrolled. It is a public school in Denison, TX. CCD year-over-year: 181 (2022-23) → 159 (2023-24), down 22.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Perrin Early Childhood Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Perrin Early Childhood Center is 12:1, which is 18% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 24% 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 Perrin Early Childhood Center?
85.6% of students at Perrin Early Childhood Center are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Perrin Early Childhood Center?
The largest demographic group at Perrin Early Childhood Center is Hispanic or Latino at 42.9% of enrollment, in Denison, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 72.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Perrin Early Childhood Center?
Perrin Early Childhood Center has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher 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 Perrin Early Childhood Center rank among schools in Denison?
By Resource Investment Index, Perrin Early Childhood Center ranks #2 of 8 schools in Denison, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Denison on the city page.
What other schools are in Sherman Isd?
Besides Perrin 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.