N W HARLLEE EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER

www.dallasisd.org/harllee

148 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 2nd

School Overview

N.W. Harllee Early Childhood Center, located in the Oak Cliff area of Dallas, Texas, serves as a specialized educational facility dedicated exclusively to the foundational years of early childhood development. As part of the Dallas Independent School District (DISD), the center focuses on providing a nurturing and age-appropriate environment for Pre-Kindergarten students. Its primary mission is to build a strong academic and social-emotional baseline, ensuring that young learners are well-prepared for the transition into elementary school.

The center is characterized by its commitment to play-based learning and early literacy, which are essential components of DISD’s early childhood curriculum. By focusing on small-group instruction and creating a structured, supportive atmosphere, N.W. Harllee aims to foster curiosity and foundational skills in young children. The facility serves as a vital community resource in the 75203 zip code, providing families with access to high-quality public early education that emphasizes developmental milestones and school readiness.

148

Total Students

14.7

Full-Time Teachers

10.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

85.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for N W HARLLEE EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER
Demographic	Student Count
White	3
Hispanic	67
Black	76
Two or More	2

Black
76 (51.4%)
Hispanic
67 (45.3%)
White
3 (2.0%)
Two or More
2 (1.4%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	DALLAS ISD
Phone:	(972)925-6500
Website:	http://www.dallasisd.org/harllee
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 2nd
Total Students:	148
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	14.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	124
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	3

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 61

Kindergarten 32

Grade 1 31

Grade 2 24

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for N W HARLLEE EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	61
Kindergarten	32
Grade 1	31
Grade 2	24

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for N W HARLLEE EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	64	43.2%
Male	84	56.8%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)