- Enrollment
- 1,003
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Palestine, TX
Washington Early Childhood Center
Federal NCES profile for Washington Early Childhood Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 483405012588
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Washington Early Childhood Center earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #5 of 5
- schools in Palestine · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.3:1
- students per teacher
- 86.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Washington Early Childhood Center has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Washington Early Childhood Center ranks #5 of 5 schools in Palestine, TX.
School address
District: Palestine Isd · Texas
NCES ID 483405012588 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-4 students YoY
Washington Early Childhood Center held near 217 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 15.0 → 14.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-4 students YoY 483405012588 · Palestine, TX Other · SMALL · TRAD
215 enr · 14.3:1 · 86.4% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Palestine H S (1,003 students)
Washington Early Childhood Center held near 217 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 15.0 → 14.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Washington Early Childhood Center in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Palestine H S
Palestine H S
1,003 students
- Story Int
Story Int
670 students
- Palestine J H
Palestine J H
456 students
- Southside El
Southside El
442 students
- Northside Pri 400
Northside Pri
400 students
- This school 215
Washington Early Childhood Center
215 students
What this shows Washington Early Childhood Center reports 215 students on the CCD universe file.
How Washington Early Childhood Center compares
Washington 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 | 14.3:1 | ▼ 3% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 86.4% | ▲ 40% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 215 | top 83% | - | - |
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.
215
Bigger than 21% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
86.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 40% 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
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.
Funding equity
$14,146
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
Counselors0.0 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 39.1%
African American 37.2%
White 15.3%
Two or More 6.0%
Asian 2.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 39.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.1, Washington Early Childhood Center is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
District finance for Palestine Isd reports $14,146 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Washington Early Childhood Center Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palestine H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Story Int | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Palestine J H | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Southside El | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Northside Pri | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Washington Early Childhood Center's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 670
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 456
- Students per teacher
- 9.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 442
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 400
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
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 (~215 students)
Frequently asked questions about Washington Early Childhood Center
How many students attend Washington Early Childhood Center?
Washington Early Childhood Center has 215 students enrolled. It is a public school in Palestine, TX. CCD year-over-year: 221 (2022-23) → 217 (2023-24), nearly flat (-4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Washington Early Childhood Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Washington 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 Washington Early Childhood Center?
86.4% of students at Washington Early Childhood Center are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Washington Early Childhood Center?
The largest demographic group at Washington Early Childhood Center is Hispanic or Latino at 39.1% of enrollment, in Palestine, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Washington Early Childhood Center?
Washington Early Childhood Center has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Washington Early Childhood Center rank among schools in Palestine?
By Resource Investment Index, Washington Early Childhood Center ranks #5 of 5 schools in Palestine, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Palestine on the city page.
What other schools are in Palestine Isd?
Besides Washington Early Childhood Center, Palestine Isd also operates Palestine H S (1,003 students), Story Int (670 students), and Palestine J H (456 students). See the Palestine Isd district page for the complete list.