Enrollment
325
Elementary
DISTRICT 475 · STATE 519
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·GARLAND ISD·NCES 482034010591
Parsons Pre-K Center
2202 RICHOAK DR, GARLAND, TX 75044 · (972) 675-8065 · Dallas County
GRADES PK–PKELEMENTARY21-SUBURBTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL325 STUDENTS
Student : Teacher
17.0:1
19 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 15.6:1 · STATE 15.1:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
84%
274 students
DISTRICT 76% · STATE 65%
Community
0
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 | 325 | 100% |
Student demographics
54%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 65% · 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
Schools most like Parsons Pre-K Center
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parsons Pre-K Center this school | 325 | 84.3% | N/A |
| O Henry Elementary School GARLAND | 464 | 86.9% | 48.6% |
| Step Charter Elementary School HOUSTON | 293 | 77.1% | 45.5% |
| Compass Rose Dream SAN ANTONIO | 326 | 80.4% | 10.7% |
| Glenoaks Elementary School SAN ANTONIO | 457 | 85.8% | 21.7% |
| Creekside Elementary School LEWISVILLE | 373 | 72.4% | 49.9% |
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 Parsons Pre-K Center ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Texas | In Dallas County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 325 | #4,043 of 4,938 | #382 of 448 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 17.0:1 | #3,882 of 4,622 | #376 of 432 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 54.1% | #2,031 of 4,628 | #139 of 433 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 84.3% | #1,612 of 4,789 | #247 of 437 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked steepest decline first | -37.5% | #234 of 2,838 | #37 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
325
+17 (+6%) vs 2020
-45% since 2010-11, when it was 595
Student : Teacher
17.0:1
was 17.1:1
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 | 325 | 19.1 | 17.0:1 | 84% (274) |
| 2023-24 | 320 | 19.6 | 16.3:1 | 80% (256) |
| 2022-23 | 320 | 17.7 | 18.0:1 | 95% (305) |
| 2020-21 | 308 | 18 | 17.1:1 | 83% (256) |
| 2017-18 | 520 | 14.6 | 35.7:1 | 74% (385) |
| 2015-16 | 525 | 14 | 37.5:1 | 83% (437) |
| 2010-11 | 595 | 17 | 35.0:1 | 62% (370) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Parsons Pre-K Center.
Since 2017-18: students down 37% (520 to 325); teachers up 31% (14.6 to 19.1).
About Parsons Pre-K Center
Parsons Pre-K Center is a small elementary school located in GARLAND, Texas. It reported 325 students in pre-K in 2024-25. That compares with an average of about 519 students for elementary schools in Texas.
GARLAND ISD is the local district for Parsons Pre-K Center. It runs 76 schools with 53,173 students.
Of every 100 students at Parsons Pre-K Center, about 63 are Hispanic. It is also 22% Asian, 9% Black, and 4% White. Dallas County's residents are about 41% Hispanic, 22 points below the school's share. Measured by the diversity index, the student body scores 54%.
The school's 19.1 full-time-equivalent teachers translate to a student-to-teacher ratio of 17.0:1. Elementary schools in Texas average 15.1:1, 1.9 fewer students per teacher than here. Income data for the school show 84% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
The county, Dallas County, is where the school is located. Median household income comes to about $76,547, a bachelor's degree or higher is held by about 36% of adults, and the poverty rate is about 11%. The county has 771 public schools and about 459,645 students.
Among nearby public schools, Ethridge Elementary School is closest at about 0.1 miles. In all, at least 8 other public schools sit within five miles of Parsons Pre-K Center.
The school is in a suburban area outside a principal city, within an urbanized area with a population of 250,000 or more, according to its NCES locale (Suburb: Large).
From 2020-21 to 2024-25, enrollment increased from 308 to 325, a 6% rise.
The allk12 page for Parsons Pre-K Center lets the school community talk about special education services, counseling, and support programs. Current and former families are welcome to add their experience.
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 GARLAND ISD
- Sachse High SchoolHigh · 2,935 students
- N Garland High SchoolHigh · 2,929 students
- Garland High SchoolHigh · 2,335 students
- Rowlett High SchoolHigh · 2,156 students
- Lakeview Centennial High SchoolHigh · 2,073 students
- S Garland High SchoolHigh · 2,001 students
Other schools in GARLAND
- N Garland High SchoolHigh · 2,929 students
- Garland High SchoolHigh · 2,335 students
- Lakeview Centennial High SchoolHigh · 2,073 students
- S Garland High SchoolHigh · 2,001 students
- Naaman Forest High SchoolHigh · 1,949 students
- Jackson Technology CenterMiddle · 1,157 students
Nearby schools
- Ethridge Elementary School0.1 mi · 642
- N Garland High School0.3 mi · 2,929
- Cooper Elementary School0.8 mi · 398
- B H Freeman at Golden Meadows Elementary School0.9 mi · 643
- Iltexas Garland Middle School0.9 mi · 475
- Iltexas Garland Elementary School0.9 mi · 941
Frequently asked questions
About Parsons Pre-K CenterHow many students attend Parsons Pre-K Center?
Parsons Pre-K Center enrolls approximately 325 students in grades PK-PK.
What grades does Parsons Pre-K Center serve?
Parsons Pre-K Center serves grades PK-PK.
How many students per teacher at Parsons Pre-K Center?
Approximately 17.0:1 students per teacher at Parsons Pre-K Center.
How diverse is Parsons Pre-K Center?
Parsons Pre-K Center reports a student body of 4% White, 63% Hispanic, 9% Black, 22% Asian, 2% Two or more.
What district is Parsons Pre-K Center in?
Parsons Pre-K Center is part of GARLAND ISD.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.