James A Arthur Early Childhood Center serves 265 students in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 72% 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: 265 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 72%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Total Students
265 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of James A Arthur Early Childhood Center is 0.70, which is more 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
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
6%
Hispanic
40%
53%
Black
25%
13%
White
28%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 12/29/2024
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend James A Arthur Early Childhood Center?
265 students attend James A Arthur Early Childhood Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of James A Arthur Early Childhood Center students are Hispanic, 28% of students are White, 25% of students are Black, 4% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of James A Arthur Early Childhood Center?
James A Arthur Early Childhood Center has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does James A Arthur Early Childhood Center offer ?
James A Arthur Early Childhood Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
What school district is James A Arthur Early Childhood Center part of?
James A Arthur Early Childhood Center is part of Kennedale Independent School District.
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