PARK CREST EL

PARK CREST EL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the GARLAND ISD school district, located in GARLAND, TX with about 350 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 24 teachers, PARK CREST EL has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

PARK CREST ELementary, located at 2232 Park Crest Drive in Garland, Texas, is a public school serving the Garland Independent School District (GISD). The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and community engagement. As part of the Garland ISD network, Park Crest benefits from the district’s diverse educational resources and its commitment to preparing students for success in a global society through a comprehensive curriculum.

The school is known for its focus on student-centered instruction and its efforts to create an inclusive atmosphere where children from various backgrounds can thrive. By providing a blend of core academic subjects alongside enrichment opportunities, Park Crest aims to nurture both the intellectual and social-emotional well-being of its students. For parents and community members interested in more specific details regarding school programs, extracurricular activities, or campus performance metrics, the school’s official website at [http://www.garlandisd.net/parkcrest](http://www.garlandisd.net/parkcrest) serves as the primary resource for updates and information.

For more information, contact PARK CREST EL at (972) 926-2570 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

2232 PARK CREST DR
GARLAND, TX 75041-1499
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PARK CREST EL is a public Title I school in GARLAND, TX with about 350 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Texas

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
GARLAND ISD
Total Students:
350
Teachers:
24.46
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 350 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending PARK CREST EL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 74% of the student body.

Hispanic/Latino
74.0%
White
12.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native
6.9%
Black or African American
3.1%
Two or more races
2.3%
Asian
0.6%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.3%

Female
44.6%
Male
55.4%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.