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Dedre' & Ella Jefferson Early Learning Center

14061 Bellaire Blvd
Houston, TX 77072
Dedre' & Ella Jefferson Early Learning Center serves 457 students in grades Prekindergarten. 
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten
  • Enrollment: 457 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 95%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

School Overview

Dedre' & Ella Jefferson Early Learning Center's student population of 457 students has grown by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
Total Students
457 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers

School Rankings

The diversity score of Dedre' & Ella Jefferson Early Learning Center is 0.62, 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.
This School
State Level (TX)
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
7%
6%
Hispanic
48%
53%
Black
39%
13%
White
5%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
0.62
Eligible for Free Lunch
86%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Dedre' & Ella Jefferson Early Learning Center?
457 students attend Dedre' & Ella Jefferson Early Learning Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Dedre' & Ella Jefferson Early Learning Center students are Hispanic, 39% of students are Black, 7% of students are Asian, 5% of students are White, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Dedre' & Ella Jefferson Early Learning Center?
Dedre' & Ella Jefferson Early Learning Center has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Dedre' & Ella Jefferson Early Learning Center offer ?
Dedre' & Ella Jefferson Early Learning Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten
What school district is Dedre' & Ella Jefferson Early Learning Center part of?
Dedre' & Ella Jefferson Early Learning Center is part of Alief Independent School District.

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Quick Facts (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten
  • Enrollment: 457 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 95%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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