N W Harllee Early Childhood Center

1216 E Eighth St
Dallas, TX 75203
N W Harllee Early Childhood Center serves 168 students in grades Prekindergarten-2. 
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 168 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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School Overview

N W Harllee Early Childhood Center's student population of 168 students has declined by 31% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
Total Students
168 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers

School Rankings

The diversity score of N W Harllee Early Childhood Center is 0.53, 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
9:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
43%
53%
Black
54%
13%
White
2%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
0.53
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend N W Harllee Early Childhood Center?
168 students attend N W Harllee Early Childhood Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of N W Harllee Early Childhood Center students are Black, 43% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of N W Harllee Early Childhood Center?
N W Harllee Early Childhood Center has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does N W Harllee Early Childhood Center offer ?
N W Harllee Early Childhood Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2
What school district is N W Harllee Early Childhood Center part of?
N W Harllee Early Childhood Center is part of Dallas Independent School District.
In what neighborhood is N W Harllee Early Childhood Center located?
N W Harllee Early Childhood Center is located in the Cedar Crest neighborhood of Dallas, TX. There are 32 other public schools located in Cedar Crest.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 168 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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