- Enrollment
- 738
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Cleveland, TX
Tarkington Early Childhood School
Federal NCES profile for Tarkington Early Childhood School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 484221004801
👥 S:T ratio 22
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Tarkington Early Childhood School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of Texas schools.
- #4 of 8
- schools in Cleveland · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.5:1
- large classes for Texas
- 60.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Tarkington Early Childhood School has class sizes larger than 92% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Tarkington Early Childhood School ranks #4 of 8 schools in Cleveland, TX.
School address
District: Tarkington Isd · Texas
NCES ID 484221004801 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-7 students YoY
Tarkington Early Childhood School held near 186 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 11.4 → 10.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-7 students YoY 484221004801 · Cleveland, TX Other · SMALL · TRAD
214 enr · 19.5:1 · 60.1% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Tarkington El (738 students)
Tarkington Early Childhood School held near 186 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 11.4 → 10.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Tarkington Early Childhood School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Tarkington El
Tarkington El
738 students
- Tarkington H S
Tarkington H S
544 students
- Tarkington Mid
Tarkington Middle
411 students
- This school 214
Tarkington Early Childhood School
214 students
What this shows Tarkington Early Childhood School reports 214 students on the CCD universe file.
How Tarkington Early Childhood School compares
Tarkington Early Childhood School 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 | 19.5:1 | ▲ 33% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 60.1% | ▼ 3% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 214 | top 83% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.5:1
Leaner classes than 18% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
214
Bigger than 21% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
60.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 3% 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
19.5:1
students per teacher
- 33% above state mean
Top 92% in Texas - lower ratio than 8% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
70.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$11,258
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 68.7%
Hispanic or Latino 27.6%
Two or More 1.9%
African American 1.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: White at 68.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.1, Tarkington Early Childhood School is about as mixed as the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Tarkington Isd reports $11,258 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Tarkington Early Childhood School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tarkington El | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Tarkington H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Tarkington Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Tarkington Early Childhood School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 544
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 411
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
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 (~214 students)
Frequently asked questions about Tarkington Early Childhood School
How many students attend Tarkington Early Childhood School?
Tarkington Early Childhood School has 214 students enrolled. It is a public school in Cleveland, TX. CCD year-over-year: 193 (2022-23) → 186 (2023-24), nearly flat (-7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tarkington Early Childhood School?
The student-teacher ratio at Tarkington Early Childhood School is 19.5:1, which is 33% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 24% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Tarkington Early Childhood School?
60.1% of students at Tarkington Early Childhood School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Tarkington Early Childhood School?
The largest demographic group at Tarkington Early Childhood School is White at 68.7% of enrollment, in Cleveland, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Tarkington Early Childhood School?
Tarkington Early Childhood School has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Tarkington Early Childhood School rank among schools in Cleveland?
By Resource Investment Index, Tarkington Early Childhood School ranks #4 of 8 schools in Cleveland, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Cleveland on the city page.
What other schools are in Tarkington Isd?
Besides Tarkington Early Childhood School, Tarkington Isd also operates Tarkington El (738 students), Tarkington H S (544 students), and Tarkington Middle (411 students). See the Tarkington Isd district page for the complete list.