N W Harllee Early Childhood Center serves 168 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 168 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
N W Harllee Early Childhood Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
N W Harllee Early Childhood Center's student population of 168 students has declined by 31% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
Total Students
168 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of N W Harllee Early Childhood Center is 0.53, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
43%
53%
Black
54%
13%
White
2%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend N W Harllee Early Childhood Center?
168 students attend N W Harllee Early Childhood Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of N W Harllee Early Childhood Center students are Black, 43% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of N W Harllee Early Childhood Center?
N W Harllee Early Childhood Center has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does N W Harllee Early Childhood Center offer ?
N W Harllee Early Childhood Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2
What school district is N W Harllee Early Childhood Center part of?
N W Harllee Early Childhood Center is part of Dallas Independent School District.
In what neighborhood is N W Harllee Early Childhood Center located?
N W Harllee Early Childhood Center is located in the Cedar Crest neighborhood of Dallas, TX. There are 32 other public schools located in Cedar Crest.
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