Limited Profile
Not enough data to generate a rating
Dedre' & Ella Jefferson Early Learning Center
School · Alief ISD · Houston, TX
An Alief ISD school serving grades Pre-K – Pre-K.
4250 COOK RD, Houston, TX 77072
Academics
Why doesn't this school have a score?
We don't have enough verified data to rate this school fairly. This can happen when a school is very new, very small, or has limited test score reporting to the state.
Our rating model requires at least 2 of 3 data components (academics, student progress, college readiness, and resources) to generate a meaningful score. Schools below this threshold receive a Limited Profile to avoid misleading ratings.
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Dedre' & Ella Jefferson Early Learning Center sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Houston map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 55Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 45Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High5,451/100K
Powered by
FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Houston), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$49,893
Median home value
$175,100
Median rent
$1,248/mo
College educated
17.6%
Homeownership
45.1%
Poverty rate
24.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 77072; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hearne ELEnrollment path unverified | 5.2 | PK–4 | 0.3 mi | 692 | Compare → |
| D.a.v. Montessori SchoolPrivate · tuition | 4.8private | PK–5 | 1.1 mi | 67 | Compare → |
| Hicks ELEnrollment path unverified | 5.4 | PK–4 | 1.1 mi | 688 | Compare → |
| Mahanay ELEnrollment path unverified | 7.0 | PK–4 | 1.1 mi | 576 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Alief ISD
- Schools in district
- 47
- District spending per student
- $13,388NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 33.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Dedre' & Ella Jefferson Early Learning Center is listed in ALIEF ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Dedre' & Ella Jefferson Early Learning Center
Dedre' & Ella Jefferson Early Learning Center is a public school in Houston, TX, part of Alief ISD, serving approximately 457 students in grades Pre-K-Pre-K with a 16.9:1 student-teacher ratio. MySchoolScout does not publish a rating for this profile because there is not enough verified data to rate it fairly. Based on limited data: 25% component coverage.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Dedre' & Ella Jefferson Early Learning Center
What grades does Dedre' & Ella Jefferson Early Learning Center serve?
Dedre' & Ella Jefferson Early Learning Center serves students in grades Pre-K through Pre-K.
How many students attend Dedre' & Ella Jefferson Early Learning Center?
Dedre' & Ella Jefferson Early Learning Center has an enrollment of approximately 457 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dedre' & Ella Jefferson Early Learning Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Dedre' & Ella Jefferson Early Learning Center is 16.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
Is Dedre' & Ella Jefferson Early Learning Center a charter school?
No, Dedre' & Ella Jefferson Early Learning Center is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Dedre' & Ella Jefferson Early Learning Center a Title I school?
No, Dedre' & Ella Jefferson Early Learning Center is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Dedre' & Ella Jefferson Early Learning Center?
91.7% of students at Dedre' & Ella Jefferson Early Learning Center qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – Pre-K
- Enrollment
- 457
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 27
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 91.7%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Harris County
- Phone
- (281) 988-3515
- Area population (ZIP 77072)
- 58,681
- Area average commute
- 29.5 min
- Area median age
- 35.1
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 77072; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating not displayed; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2023–24
Related reading
- Best Public Schools in Texas 2026: Top-Ranked Elementary, Middle & High Schoolsbest schools
- Best Schools in Houston, TX — 2026 Rankingsbest schools
- Moving for Schools: How to Find the Best Schools Before You Relocateguides
- Understanding School Ratings: A Parent's Guide to Using Data for School Choice Decisionsguides
- Best School Districts to Move To in 2026: A Data-Driven Guidebest schools
Get school insights in your inbox
New rankings, best-schools lists, and parent guides — delivered free. No spam, unsubscribe anytime.
We respect your privacy. Unsubscribe at any time.