Brenham Early Childhood Learning Center
Public school in Brenham, Texas · Brenham ISD · Grades Pre-K
Brenham Early Childhood Learning Center serves 242 students in pre-K in Brenham (Washington County). It is one of 7 schools in Brenham ISD. By enrollment it is the 71st largest of 130 public schools in Texas (median 257 students). With 22 students per full-time teacher, it has more students per teacher than the typical Texas school (17).
Source: NCES CCD 2024-25. Rank and medians compare all 130 Texas schools with enrollment listed on this site.
Source: NCES CCD 2024-25. Students per teacher = students ÷ 11 full-time-equivalent teachers.
School facts
| School type | Regular School |
| Level | Pre-K |
| Grades | Pre-K |
| District | Brenham ISD |
| County | Washington County |
| Area type | Town, distant |
| School meals | National School Lunch Program, free or reduced price for eligible students |
| NCES school ID | 481128013649 |
Source: NCES CCD 2024-25 directory and school characteristics; area type from NCES EDGE locale codes.
Compared with the district and Texas
| This school | Brenham ISD | Texas schools (median) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students | 242 | 4,872 | 257 |
| Students per teacher | 22 | 14.4 | 17 |
| Free or reduced-price lunch eligible | 91.7% | 59.3% | 85.7% |
Source: NCES CCD 2024-25. District figures add up its schools. 89% of Texas schools have fewer students per teacher than this school (share of schools with a lower ratio). State test results aren't published here yet.
Brenham Early Childhood Learning Center in context
Size
Brenham Early Childhood Learning Center is the only school in Brenham ISD. Its 242 students are 5% of the district's 4,872. Its 8 closest schools sit a median 55.6 miles away with a median enrollment of 300; Brenham Early Childhood Learning Center is close to their typical size.
Source: NCES CCD 2024-25 enrollment and school type. Share of district students = this school's students ÷ the district's students. Nearest schools by straight-line distance between NCES EDGE locations.
Grades
Brenham Early Childhood Learning Center serves a single grade, pre-K, with 242 students.
Source: NCES CCD 2024-25 membership by grade.
Students
The largest group is Hispanic students: 41.3% here and 39.7% across Brenham ISD. Black students are next, at 33.9%. Students from 6 of the 7 race and ethnicity groups NCES reports are enrolled.
91.7% of its students are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, against 59.3% across Brenham ISD and a median of 85.7% for Texas schools. Families apply for free or reduced-price meals, and eligibility depends on household income.
Source: NCES CCD 2024-25 membership and school lunch program data. District shares weight each school by its enrollment.
Teachers
With 11 full-time-equivalent teachers for 242 students, Brenham Early Childhood Learning Center has 22 students per teacher. At the median Texas school ratio of 17, a school with 242 students would have about 14.2 teachers, so Brenham Early Childhood Learning Center has 3.2 fewer.
Source: NCES CCD 2024-25. Expected teachers = this school's students ÷ the median students per teacher of Texas schools (17).
Location
Brenham Early Childhood Learning Center is in a town 10 to 35 miles from an urbanized area, which NCES calls town, distant. The nearest other school is Project Tyke, 42.7 miles away in Katy ISD. No other school is within 10 miles.
Source: NCES EDGE school locations and locale codes, 2024-25. Distances are straight lines.
Students by race and ethnicity
| Hispanic | 41.3% |
| Black | 33.9% |
| White | 19.4% |
| Two or more races | 2.9% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 1.2% |
| Asian | 1.2% |
46.7% of students are girls and 53.3% are boys.
Source: NCES CCD 2024-25 membership.
Location and contact
304 Kerr St, Brenham, TX 77833
Phone: (979)277-3770
Website: brenhamisd.net
Locations: NCES EDGE. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Red: Brenham Early Childhood Learning Center. Blue: the nearest schools.
Nearby schools
| School | District | Distance | Students | Per teacher | Free/reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Project Tyke | Katy ISD | 42.7 mi | 13 | 1.1 | – |
| Early Excellence Academy | Tomball ISD | 45.5 mi | 219 | 12.3 | 74.9% |
| Juan Seguin Early Childhood Center | Lamar CISD | 54.6 mi | 324 | 19.1 | 99.4% |
| Dedre' & Ella Jefferson Early Learning Center | Alief ISD | 55.5 mi | 388 | 14.4 | 87.4% |
| The Grace England Early Childhood/Pre-K Center | Klein ISD | 55.6 mi | 314 | 14.9 | 84.7% |
| The Tiger Trail School | Spring Branch ISD | 55.9 mi | 286 | 16.8 | 80.4% |
| The Wildcat Way School | Spring Branch ISD | 56.5 mi | 268 | 17.9 | 51.1% |
| Roark Early Education Center | Willis ISD | 56.7 mi | 348 | 21.8 | 84.2% |
Source: NCES CCD 2024-25. Distance in a straight line between NCES EDGE locations.
Other schools in Brenham ISD
| School | Level | Grades | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alton Elementary School | Elementary | K–4 | 460 |
| Brenham Elementary School | Elementary | K–4 | 512 |
| Brenham High School | High | 9–12 | 1,544 |
| Brenham Junior High School | Middle | 7–8 | 756 |
| Brenham Middle School | Middle | 5–6 | 703 |
| Krause Elementary School | Elementary | Pre-K–4 | 655 |