Fred Douglass Early Childhood Center serves 213 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 213 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 84%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Fred Douglass Early Childhood Center's student population of 213 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
Total Students
213 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar
School Motto
Building Bearcats!
School Rankings
The diversity score of Fred Douglass Early Childhood Center is 0.52, 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
13:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
3%
6%
Hispanic
67%
53%
Black
9%
13%
White
16%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
86%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (22-23)
8%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Fred Douglass Early Childhood Center often compared to?
Fred Douglass Early Childhood Centeris often viewed alongside schools like Tioga School, Fairview Elementary School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Fred Douglass Early Childhood Center?
213 students attend Fred Douglass Early Childhood Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Fred Douglass Early Childhood Center students are Hispanic, 16% of students are White, 9% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Fred Douglass Early Childhood Center?
Fred Douglass Early Childhood Center has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Fred Douglass Early Childhood Center offer ?
Fred Douglass Early Childhood Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten
What school district is Fred Douglass Early Childhood Center part of?
Fred Douglass Early Childhood Center is part of Sherman Independent School District.
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