HELEN EDWARD EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER
505 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - K
School Overview
The Helen Edward Early Childhood Center, located at 1605 Rand Rd in Kaufman, Texas, serves as a foundational educational facility within the Kaufman Independent School District. As an early childhood center, the school focuses on the developmental needs of the community’s youngest learners, typically providing pre-kindergarten and early intervention programs designed to build essential academic and social-emotional skills. Its mission is centered on preparing children for long-term academic success by fostering a supportive, age-appropriate learning environment during their most critical formative years.
As part of the Kaufman ISD network, the center emphasizes the district’s commitment to early childhood literacy, numeracy, and school readiness. The facility serves as the starting point for students’ educational journeys, emphasizing a partnership between teachers, families, and the community to ensure that every child gains the foundational tools necessary for a smooth transition into elementary school. For more specific information regarding enrollment, daily schedules, or curriculum details, parents and community members can visit the official district website at [http://kaufmanisd.net](http://kaufmanisd.net).
As part of the Kaufman ISD network, the center emphasizes the district’s commitment to early childhood literacy, numeracy, and school readiness. The facility serves as the starting point for students’ educational journeys, emphasizing a partnership between teachers, families, and the community to ensure that every child gains the foundational tools necessary for a smooth transition into elementary school. For more specific information regarding enrollment, daily schedules, or curriculum details, parents and community members can visit the official district website at [http://kaufmanisd.net](http://kaufmanisd.net).
505
Total Students
30.2
Full-Time Teachers
16.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
78.6%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 155 |
| Hispanic | 306 |
| Black | 22 |
| Asian | 2 |
| Two or More | 19 |
| American Indian | 1 |
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Hispanic306 (60.6%)
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White155 (30.7%)
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Black22 (4.4%)
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Two or More19 (3.8%)
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Asian2 (0.4%)
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American Indian1 (0.2%)
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: | KAUFMAN ISD |
| Phone: | (972)932-0800 |
| Website: | http://kaufmanisd.net |
| Grade Range: | Pre-K - K |
| Total Students: | 505 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 30.2 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 16.7 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO) |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 391 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 6 |
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten
217
Kindergarten
288
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Pre-Kindergarten | 217 |
| Kindergarten | 288 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 240 | 47.5% |
| Male | 265 | 52.5% |
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