Laurenzo Early Childhood Center serves 229 students in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten.
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 229 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Laurenzo Early Childhood Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Laurenzo Early Childhood Center's student population of 229 students has declined by 33% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has declined by 47% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Total Students
229 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Laurenzo Early Childhood Center is 0.19, 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
23:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
90%
53%
Black
7%
13%
White
1%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
90%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Laurenzo Early Childhood Center?
229 students attend Laurenzo Early Childhood Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Laurenzo Early Childhood Center students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Laurenzo Early Childhood Center?
Laurenzo Early Childhood Center has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Laurenzo Early Childhood Center offer ?
Laurenzo Early Childhood Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
What school district is Laurenzo Early Childhood Center part of?
Laurenzo Early Childhood Center is part of Houston Independent School District.
In what neighborhood is Laurenzo Early Childhood Center located?
Laurenzo Early Childhood Center is located in the South Central Houston neighborhood of Houston, TX. There are 16 other public schools located in South Central Houston.
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