School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
Total Students (09-10)
312 students
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
14:1
American Indian
(09-10)n/a
n/a
Asian
(09-10)n/a
4%
Hispanic
(09-10)73%
49%
Black
(09-10)21%
14%
White
(09-10)6%
33%
Hawaiian
(09-10)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(09-10)n/a
n/a
Eligible for Free Lunch (09-10)
80%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (09-10)
9%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Ballenger Early Childhood Center?
312 students attend Ballenger Early Childhood Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Ballenger Early Childhood Center students are Hispanic, 21% of students are Black, and 6% of students are White.
What grades does Ballenger Early Childhood Center offer ?
Ballenger Early Childhood Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten
What school district is Ballenger Early Childhood Center part of?
Ballenger Early Childhood Center is part of Lubbock Independent School District.
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