Theron Jones Early Literacy Center (2025 Ranking)

Theron Jones Early Literacy Center

2600 W 15th St
Texarkana, TX 75501

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Theron Jones Early Literacy Center serves 339 students in grades Kindergarten-2.

The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.

Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

Grades: Kindergarten-2
Enrollment: 339 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Minority Enrollment: 96%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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Theron Jones Early Literacy Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:

Category

Attribute

Percent Eligible For Free Lunch

Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 5%)

Student Attention

Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 20%)

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Theron Jones Early Literacy Center's student population of 339 students has declined by 16% over five school years.

The teacher population of 34 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten-2

Total Students

339 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

34 teachers

This chart displays the total teachers of Theron Jones Early Literacy Center by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.

Students by Grade

This chart displays the students of Theron Jones Early Literacy Center by grade.

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The of Theron Jones Early Literacy Center is 0.38, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

This School

State Level (TX)

Student : Teacher Ratio

10:1

14:1

This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Theron Jones Early Literacy Center and the public school average student teacher ratio of Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.

American Indian

n/a

Asian

Hispanic

12%

53%

This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Theron Jones Early Literacy Center and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.

Black

78%

13%

This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Theron Jones Early Literacy Center and the percentage of Black public school students in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.

White

25%

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

0.38

0.64

This chart displays the diversity score of Theron Jones Early Literacy Center and the public school average diversity score of Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.

Participates in the

Yes

Eligible for

99%

57%

Eligible for

School Statewide Testing

School District Name

Texarkana Independent School District

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

<�鶹��ý class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Theron Jones Early Literacy Center?

339 students attend Theron Jones Early Literacy Center.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

78% of Theron Jones Early Literacy Center students are Black, 12% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are White, and 1% of students are Asian.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Theron Jones Early Literacy Center?

Theron Jones Early Literacy Center has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.

What grades does Theron Jones Early Literacy Center offer ?

Theron Jones Early Literacy Center offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-2

What school district is Theron Jones Early Literacy Center part of?

Theron Jones Early Literacy Center is part of Texarkana Independent School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

Grades: Kindergarten-2
Enrollment: 339 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Minority Enrollment: 96%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education