LONG EARLY LEARNING CENTER

ABILENE ISD
3600 SHERRY LN
ABILENE, TX 79603
692 Students
Pre Kindergarten Pre-K - Pre-K
School Overview
Long Early Learning Center, located at 3600 Sherry Lane in Abilene, Texas, is an educational facility operating under the Abilene Independent School District (AISD). The center focuses specifically on early childhood development, serving the youngest learners in the community by providing a structured environment designed to foster social, emotional, and cognitive growth. By prioritizing foundational skills during these formative years, the school aims to prepare children for a successful transition into elementary education.

As a dedicated early learning institution, the center emphasizes play-based learning and developmentally appropriate practices that cater to the unique needs of preschool-aged children. It plays a vital role in the district’s efforts to ensure that all students have access to quality early intervention and academic socialization. Through its mission, Long Early Learning Center strives to build a supportive community for both students and their families, setting a positive trajectory for long-term educational achievement within the Abilene area.
692
Total Students
48.5
Full-Time Teachers
14.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
92.5%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Hispanic
    341 (49.3%)
  • White
    163 (23.6%)
  • Black
    141 (20.4%)
  • Two or More
    39 (5.6%)
  • Asian
    7 (1.0%)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.1%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Pre Kindergarten
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: N/A
Shared Time Status: N/A
District: ABILENE ISD
Phone: (325)671-4920
Grade Range: Pre-K - Pre-K
Total Students: 692
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 48.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 14.3
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 629
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 11

* 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 692
Gender Ratio
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