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).
320
Total Students
17.7
Full-Time Teachers
18.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
85.6%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for PARSONS PRE-K CTR
Demographic Student Count
White12
Hispanic209
Black30
Asian58
Two or More10
American Indian1
  • Hispanic
    209 (65.3 %)
  • Asian
    58 (18.1 %)
  • Black
    30 (9.4 %)
  • White
    12 (3.7 %)
  • Two or More
    10 (3.1 %)
  • American Indian
    1 (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

Grades Taught and Student Counts for PARSONS PRE-K CTR
Grade Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten320
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for PARSONS PRE-K CTR
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female14645.6%
Male17454.4%