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Enrollment
420
Elementary
DISTRICT 719 · STATE 519
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·IRVING ISD·NCES 482442008188
Clifton Early Childhood
3950 PLEASANT RUN, IRVING, TX 75062 · (972) 600-4200 · Dallas County
GRADES PK–PKELEMENTARY11-CITYTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL420 STUDENTS
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Not graded
This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work
Student : Teacher
20.0:1
21 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 16.3:1 · STATE 15.1:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
85%
359 students
DISTRICT 87% · STATE 65%
Community
1
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-K | 420 | 100% |
Student demographics
66%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 39% · STATE 63% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
School pathway
Students here typically continue to
Clifton Early Childhood→Student Reassignment Center
Based on grade levels within IRVING ISD. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Schools most like Clifton Early Childhood
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clifton Early Childhood this school | 420 | 85.5% | N/A |
| Mission Bend Glen Elementary School HOUSTON | 460 | 82.6% | 30.8% |
| Petrosky Elementary School HOUSTON | 515 | 84.9% | 47.2% |
| Northwest Elementary School AUSTIN | 395 | 82.5% | 24.1% |
| Toler Elementary School GARLAND | 425 | 82.1% | 39.4% |
| Liestman Elementary School HOUSTON | 514 | 88.1% | 45.4% |
Matched among Texas elementary schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where Clifton Early Childhood ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Texas | In Dallas County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 420 | #3,326 of 4,938 | #312 of 448 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 20.0:1 | #4,450 of 4,622 | #424 of 432 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 66.0% | #893 of 4,628 | #66 of 433 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 85.5% | #1,529 of 4,789 | #236 of 437 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked steepest decline first | -34.7% | #313 of 2,838 | #44 of 274 |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
420
+108 (+35%) vs 2020
-5% since 2000-01, when it was 442
Student : Teacher
20.0:1
was 17.3:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 420 | 21 | 20.0:1 | 85% (359) |
| 2023-24 | 455 | 21.3 | 21.4:1 | 84% (380) |
| 2022-23 | 431 | 22 | 19.6:1 | 93% (400) |
| 2020-21 | 312 | 18 | 17.3:1 | 84% (261) |
| 2017-18 | 643 | 24 | 26.8:1 | 83% (532) |
| 2015-16 | 678 | 19 | 35.7:1 | 92% (622) |
| 2010-11 | 643 | 21 | 30.6:1 | 89% (573) |
| 2000-01 | 442 | 16 | 27.6:1 | 83% (369) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Clifton Early Childhood.
Since 2017-18: students down 35% (643 to 420); teachers down 13% (24 to 21).
About Clifton Early Childhood
At 3950 PLEASANT RUN in IRVING, Texas, Clifton Early Childhood operates as a small elementary school. The school serves 420 students in pre-K in 2024-25.
IRVING ISD has 37 schools; together they serve 31,918 students.
Clifton Early Childhood has no majority group; Hispanic students are the largest, at 50%. Smaller groups are 27% Black, 13% Asian, 5% White, and 4% multiracial. County-wide, 41% of Dallas County residents are Hispanic. The school's diversity index is 66%, meaning two students picked at random have a 66% chance of belonging to different racial or ethnic groups.
The school employs the equivalent of 21 full-time teachers, for a ratio of 20.0:1. That is higher than the 15.1:1 average for elementary schools in Texas. The free or reduced-price lunch share, often used to gauge student poverty, is 85%.
Recent Census Bureau figures for Dallas County show that the median household income is $76,547, 36% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and about 11% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Clifton Early Childhood is one of 771 public schools in the county.
Jackie Mae Townsell Elementary School is the nearest neighboring public school, about 0.1 miles away. The count of other public schools within five miles is at least 8.
Clifton Early Childhood has an NCES locale of City: Large.
Federal data show a 35% enrollment rise, from 312 in 2020-21 to 420 in 2024-25. The student-to-teacher ratio rose from 17.3:1 in 2020-21 to 20.0:1 in 2024-25.
Discussions about Clifton Early Childhood may include school events, clubs, and volunteer needs. Questions from prospective families are welcome too.
Dallas County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
2,621,179
Census ACS
Median income
$76,547
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
36%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
11%
Below federal line
Schools in county
771
459,645 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in IRVING ISD
- Macarthur High SchoolHigh · 2,484 students
- Irving High SchoolHigh · 2,390 students
- Nimitz High SchoolHigh · 2,343 students
- Jack E Singley AcademyHigh · 1,697 students
- Brandenburg Elementary SchoolElementary · 947 students
- Travis Middle SchoolMiddle · 936 students
Other schools in IRVING
- Macarthur High SchoolHigh · 2,484 students
- Irving High SchoolHigh · 2,390 students
- Nimitz High SchoolHigh · 2,343 students
- Jack E Singley AcademyHigh · 1,697 students
- Brandenburg Elementary SchoolElementary · 947 students
- Great Hearts Irving UpperHigh · 937 students
Nearby schools
- Jackie Mae Townsell Elementary School0.1 mi · 845
- Houston Middle School0.1 mi · 758
- Winfree Academy Charter School (irving)0.7 mi · 173
- Great Hearts Irving0.9 mi · 719
- Haley T Elementary School0.9 mi · 793
- Johnston Elementary School1.1 mi · 725
Frequently asked questions
About Clifton Early ChildhoodHow many students attend Clifton Early Childhood?
Clifton Early Childhood enrolls approximately 420 students in grades PK-PK.
What grades does Clifton Early Childhood serve?
Clifton Early Childhood serves grades PK-PK.
How many teachers does Clifton Early Childhood have?
Clifton Early Childhood employs 21 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 20.0:1.
What is the racial breakdown of students at Clifton Early Childhood?
At Clifton Early Childhood, the student body is approximately 5% White, 50% Hispanic, 27% Black, 13% Asian, 4% Two or more.
Is Clifton Early Childhood public or private?
Clifton Early Childhood is a public K-12 school, overseen by IRVING ISD.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.