AMBER TERRACE DISCOVERY & DESIGN EARLY CHILDHOOD

AMBER TERRACE DISCOVERY & DESIGN EARLY CHILDHOOD is a Title I public prekindergarten school that is part of the DESOTO ISD school district, located in DESOTO, TX with about 394 students. 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 25 teachers, AMBER TERRACE DISCOVERY & DESIGN EARLY CHILDHOOD has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. 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.

AMBER TERRACE DISCOVERY & DESIGN EARLY CHILDHOOD, located in DeSoto, Texas, serves as the specialized early learning hub for the DeSoto Independent School District. The school is dedicated to providing a foundational educational experience for the district’s youngest learners, typically focusing on Pre-Kindergarten programs. By centering its mission on "discovery and design," the school emphasizes hands-on learning, developmental play, and early literacy, aiming to build the social, emotional, and academic skills necessary for students to transition successfully into elementary school.

As a dedicated early childhood campus, Amber Terrace offers a focused environment tailored to the unique needs of developing children. The school prioritizes an inclusive and engaging classroom atmosphere that encourages curiosity and creative problem-solving from an early age. By aligning its curriculum with the broader goals of the DeSoto ISD, the school acts as a critical entry point for families, fostering a strong partnership between the district and the community to ensure all students start their educational journey with a solid, high-quality foundation.

For more information, contact AMBER TERRACE DISCOVERY & DESIGN EARLY CHILDHOOD at (972) 223-8757 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

224 AMBER LN
DESOTO, TX 75115
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AMBER TERRACE DISCOVERY & DESIGN EARLY CHILDHOOD is a public Title I school in DESOTO, TX with about 394 enrolled students. See other public pre-kindergarten schools in Texas

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Pre-K & Kindergarten
Charter School:*
No
District:
DESOTO ISD
Total Students:
394
Teachers:
25.74
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten

* 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 394 students

Black or African American
68.3%
Hispanic/Latino
25.1%
Two or more races
4.1%
White
2.3%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.3%

Female
47.0%
Male
53.0%

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.