Dedre' & Ella Jefferson Early Learning Center serves 388 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 388 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Dedre' & Ella Jefferson Early Learning Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Dedre' & Ella Jefferson Early Learning Center's student population of 388 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
Total Students
388 students
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Dedre' & Ella Jefferson Early Learning Center is 0.61, 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
14:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
7%
6%
Hispanic
50%
54%
Black
38%
13%
White
4%
24%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
78%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Alief Independent School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Dedre' & Ella Jefferson Early Learning Center?
388 students attend Dedre' & Ella Jefferson Early Learning Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Dedre' & Ella Jefferson Early Learning Center students are Hispanic, 38% of students are Black, 7% of students are Asian, 4% of students are White, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Dedre' & Ella Jefferson Early Learning Center?
Dedre' & Ella Jefferson Early Learning Center has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Dedre' & Ella Jefferson Early Learning Center offer ?
Dedre' & Ella Jefferson Early Learning Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten
What school district is Dedre' & Ella Jefferson Early Learning Center part of?
Dedre' & Ella Jefferson Early Learning Center is part of Alief Independent School District.
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