PARSONS PRE-K CTR
320 Students
Pre Kindergarten Pre-K - Pre-K
School Overview
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).
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).
320
Total Students
17.7
Full-Time Teachers
18.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
85.6%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 12 |
| Hispanic | 209 |
| Black | 30 |
| Asian | 58 |
| Two or More | 10 |
| American Indian | 1 |
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Hispanic209 (65.3 %)
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Asian58 (18.1 %)
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Black30 (9.4 %)
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White12 (3.7 %)
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Two or More10 (3.1 %)
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American Indian1 (0.3 %)
School Location
School Details
| Status: | Open |
|---|---|
| School Level: | Pre Kindergarten |
| School Type: | Regular School |
| Charter Status:* | Public Non-Charter |
| Virtual Instruction: | N/A |
| Shared Time Status: | N/A |
| District: | GARLAND ISD |
| Phone: | (972)675-8065 |
| Website: | http://www.garlandisd.net/parsons |
| Grade Range: | Pre-K - Pre-K |
| Total Students: | 320 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 17.7 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 18.0 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO) |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 263 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 11 |
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten
320
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Pre-Kindergarten | 320 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 146 | 45.6% |
| Male | 174 | 54.4% |
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