PARSONS PRE-K CTR

PARSONS PRE-K CTR is a Title I public prekindergarten school that is part of the GARLAND ISD school district, located in GARLAND, TX with about 520 students. Student demographics can be found below. 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 14 teachers, PARSONS PRE-K CTR has a student/teacher ratio of about 37:1. 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.

Parsons Pre-K Center, located at 2202 Richoak Dr. in Garland, Texas, is a specialized educational facility operated by the Garland Independent School District (GISD). As a dedicated early childhood campus, the school focuses exclusively on providing a developmentally appropriate foundation for young learners before they enter kindergarten. By concentrating solely on the pre-kindergarten age group, the center is designed to support the unique social, emotional, and academic needs of children during their most critical years of early brain development.

The center serves as an important bridge between home and elementary school, utilizing age-appropriate curriculum to foster early literacy, numeracy, and social skills in a nurturing classroom environment. As part of the Garland ISD system, Parsons Pre-K Center aligns its programming with district standards to ensure students are well-prepared for the transition to the K-12 environment. Parents and families interested in specific enrollment requirements, program offerings, or school hours can find further details by visiting their official district page at [garlandisd.net/parsons](http://www.garlandisd.net/parsons).

For more information, contact PARSONS PRE-K CTR at (972) 675-8065 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

2202 RICHOAK DR
GARLAND, TX 75044-7524
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PARSONS PRE-K CTR is a public Title I school in GARLAND, TX with about 520 enrolled students. See other public pre-kindergarten schools in Texas

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Pre-K & Kindergarten
Charter School:*
No
District:
GARLAND ISD
Total Students:
520
Teachers:
14.56
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
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 520 students

Hispanic/Latino
63.5%
Asian
18.1%
Black or African American
10.6%
White
6.2%
Two or more races
1.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.2%

Female
43.5%
Male
56.5%

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.