NEFF ECC

www.houstonisd.org

550 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 1st

School Overview

Neff Early Childhood Center (ECC), located on Carvel Lane in Houston, is a specialized campus within the Houston Independent School District (HISD) dedicated exclusively to early childhood education. By focusing solely on the youngest learners, the school creates a tailored environment designed to build foundational academic and social skills. The facility serves as a vital bridge between home and the formal elementary school experience, emphasizing play-based learning, cognitive development, and kindergarten readiness.

As part of the Houston ISD network, Neff ECC adheres to the district’s comprehensive curriculum standards while providing a nurturing atmosphere intended to foster a love for learning in early childhood. The school plays an important role in the local community by providing high-quality, structured educational opportunities for pre-kindergarten students, ensuring they receive the necessary support and resources to succeed before transitioning to their primary elementary education.

550

Total Students

33.0

Full-Time Teachers

16.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

98.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for NEFF ECC
Demographic	Student Count
White	11
Hispanic	475
Black	29
Asian	25
Two or More	7
American Indian	3

Hispanic
475 (86.4%)
Black
29 (5.3%)
Asian
25 (4.5%)
White
11 (2.0%)
Two or More
7 (1.3%)
American Indian
3 (0.5%)

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:	HOUSTON ISD
Phone:	(713)778-3470
Website:	http://www.houstonisd.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 1st
Total Students:	550
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	33.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	543
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 217

Kindergarten 170

Grade 1 163