Colonel Miguel Menchaca Early Childhood Center serves 809 students in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten.
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 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 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 809 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Colonel Miguel Menchaca Early Childhood Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Colonel Miguel Menchaca Early Childhood Center's student population of 809 students has grown by 34% over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has grown by 21% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Total Students
809 students
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Colonel Miguel Menchaca Early Childhood Center is 0.15, 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
18:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
92%
54%
Black
2%
13%
White
5%
24%
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
86%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Southside Independent School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Colonel Miguel Menchaca Early Childhood Center?
809 students attend Colonel Miguel Menchaca Early Childhood Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Colonel Miguel Menchaca Early Childhood Center students are Hispanic, 5% of students are White, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Colonel Miguel Menchaca Early Childhood Center?
Colonel Miguel Menchaca Early Childhood Center has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Colonel Miguel Menchaca Early Childhood Center offer ?
Colonel Miguel Menchaca Early Childhood Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
What school district is Colonel Miguel Menchaca Early Childhood Center part of?
Colonel Miguel Menchaca Early Childhood Center is part of Southside Independent School District.
In what neighborhood is Colonel Miguel Menchaca Early Childhood Center located?
Colonel Miguel Menchaca Early Childhood Center is located in the Far North Central neighborhood of San Antonio, TX. There are 8 other public schools located in Far North Central.
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