Early Childhood Center

617 Purdue
Corpus Christi, TX 78418
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Early Childhood Center serves 463 students in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten. 
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 463 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 64%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

School Overview

Early Childhood Center's student population of 463 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Total Students
463 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers

School Rankings

The diversity score of Early Childhood Center is 0.57, 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
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
6%
Hispanic
55%
53%
Black
3%
13%
White
36%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
0.57
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
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 Early Childhood Center?
463 students attend Early Childhood Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Early Childhood Center students are Hispanic, 36% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Early Childhood Center?
Early Childhood Center has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Early Childhood Center offer ?
Early Childhood Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
What school district is Early Childhood Center part of?
Early Childhood Center is part of Flour Bluff Independent School District.
In what neighborhood is Early Childhood Center located?
Early Childhood Center is located in the Flour Bluff neighborhood of Corpus Christi, TX. There are 6 other public schools located in Flour Bluff.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 463 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 64%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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