L P Waters Early Childhood Center serves 394 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 394 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 80%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
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L P Waters Early Childhood Center's student population of 394 students has grown by 24% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
Total Students
394 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
School Calendar
The diversity score of L P Waters Early Childhood Center is 0.62, 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.
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
56%
53%
Black
16%
13%
White
20%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
89%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
<Â鶹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions How many students attend L P Waters Early Childhood Center?
394 students attend L P Waters Early Childhood Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of L P Waters Early Childhood Center students are Hispanic, 20% of students are White, 16% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of L P Waters Early Childhood Center?
L P Waters Early Childhood Center has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does L P Waters Early Childhood Center offer ?
L P Waters Early Childhood Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten
What school district is L P Waters Early Childhood Center part of?
L P Waters Early Childhood Center is part of Greenville Independent School District.
School Reviews1 10/10/2025This school is not about helping the children's education. I'm so glad that I heard Kathy Nelson is no longer at that school. To improve this school. They need to take out the principle and her assistant. Clean house if you know what I mean. I would not advise any of my relatives or friends to take their children to this school. It''s a buddy system up there playing favoritism amongst students. And what kind of teacher walks out on their students in the middle of class this year ?Review L P Waters Early Childhood Center. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:
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This school is not about helping the children's education. I'm so glad that I heard Kathy Nelson is no longer at that school. To improve this school. They need to take out the principle and her assistant. Clean house if you know what I mean. I would not advise any of my relatives or friends to take their children to this school. It''s a buddy system up there playing favoritism amongst students. And what kind of teacher walks out on their students in the middle of class this year ?
Review L P Waters Early Childhood Center. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:
- Quality of academic programs, teachers, and facilities
- Availability of music, art, sports and other extracurricular activities
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