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Early Independent School District has a strong academic program and prides itself in the first-rate quality of its schools. The district is a vital part of a dynamic, fast-growing community. Parental support, dedicated staff members and top-quality instruction contribute to an excellent learning environment in the schools. Early ISD encompasses 80 square miles and is located in the center of Brown County. The property tax rate is approximately $1.39 per $100.
Early ISD was established in 1931 and known as the Early Common Consolidated Rural High School District. The oldest remaining building from the early years of the district is the red brick building on the primary/elementary campus.
Student population continues to be a key factor in planning the future of Early ISD. The main elementary campus building was constructed in 1974. The high school campus was constructed in 1980, with additions in 1995 and 2000. The new primary campus main building was completed in 1991, and a new middle school campus was completed in 1998. All campuses are air conditioned and every campus has a gymnasium. Cafeterias are located at the high school, middle school, and on the primary/elementary campus. In recent years, the district has purchased several parcels of land that will allow the district ample space to provide for growth years to come.
Early ISD is proud of its state of the art technology access via a district-wide network. The district maintains multimedia computer labs at every campus and computers in every classroom. Currently, there are over 600 computers in use in the district, which translates into a ratio of one computer to every 2 students.
Enrollment
Primary School (PreK-2).........303
Elementary School (3-5)..........301
Middle School (6-8)..............326
High School (9-12)...............390
Total Enrollment.................1320
Student / Teacher Ratio
The student/teacher ratio is approximately 22 to 1 in grades Pre-K through 5, with a comparable ratio in grades 6 through 12.
Student Ethnicity
White...80.5% Hispanic...17%
African-America..1.2% Other...1.3%
Early ISD prides itself in maintaining an excellent educational learning environment. Campuses and the district have received Exemplary and Recognized ratings from the Texas Education Agency since 1996.
Early High School is one of the larger schools in Class AA. Longhorn athletes display great enthusiasm and demonstrate a strong work ethic in their quest for athletic excellence. A state of the art fitness facility was constructed in 2000 to help prepare our students for success in both boys’ and girls’ athletics. The athletic program offers football, cross-country, basketball, track, tennis, power lifting, golf, softball and baseball.
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