Emeline Carpenter Early Childhood Center serves 168 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student:teacher ratio of 34:1 was higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 94% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
Total Students
168 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
34:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
6%
Hispanic
40%
53%
Black
50%
13%
White
6%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
95%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Emeline Carpenter Early Childhood Center?
168 students attend Emeline Carpenter Early Childhood Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Emeline Carpenter Early Childhood Center students are Black, 40% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are White, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Emeline Carpenter Early Childhood Center?
Emeline Carpenter Early Childhood Center has a student ration of 34:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Emeline Carpenter Early Childhood Center offer ?
Emeline Carpenter Early Childhood Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten
What school district is Emeline Carpenter Early Childhood Center part of?
Emeline Carpenter Early Childhood Center is part of Nacogdoches Independent School District.
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