THE ANN WINDLE SCHOOL FOR YOUNG CHILDREN

DENTON ISD
901 AUDRA
DENTON, TX 76209
274 Students
Pre Kindergarten Pre-K - Pre-K
School Overview
The Ann Windle School for Young Children, located in Denton, Texas, is a specialized educational facility operated by the Denton Independent School District. Unlike a traditional elementary school, it serves as an early childhood development center specifically designed to meet the needs of children aged three to five. The school’s mission focuses on providing high-quality, inclusive early learning experiences, with a particular emphasis on supporting students with disabilities and those who qualify for early childhood intervention programs.

The facility is highly regarded for its specialized approach to early education, offering a structured environment that integrates academic foundations with social-emotional growth. By utilizing a play-based curriculum and professional therapeutic support, the school aims to prepare its young learners for success in their transition to traditional kindergarten. Its environment is tailored to provide smaller class sizes and individualized instruction, ensuring that children receive the personalized attention necessary to reach their developmental milestones.
274
Total Students
18.0
Full-Time Teachers
15.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
94.5%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Hispanic
    131 (47.8%)
  • Black
    83 (30.3%)
  • White
    35 (12.8%)
  • Two or More
    13 (4.7%)
  • Asian
    12 (4.4%)
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: DENTON ISD
Phone: (940)369-3900
Website: http://www.dentonisd.org/annwindles4yc
Grade Range: Pre-K - Pre-K
Total Students: 274
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 18.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 15.2
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 258
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 1

* 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 274
Gender Ratio
Nearby Pre Kindergartens (Within 10 Miles)
EMILIO & GUADALUPE GONZALEZ PRE-K CENTER
DENTON ISD
255 Students
1212 LONG RD
DENTON, TX 76207 (2.8 miles away)
Pre Kindergarten Pre-K - Pre-K