CLIFTON EARLY CHILDHOOD

www.irvingisd.net

431 Students

Pre Kindergarten Pre-K - Pre-K

School Overview

Clifton Early Childhood School is a specialized educational facility located in Irving, Texas, serving as part of the Irving Independent School District. Dedicated exclusively to the foundational years of development, the school focuses on providing high-quality early childhood education to prepare young learners for their transition into elementary school. By prioritizing age-appropriate curriculum and social-emotional growth, the school aims to establish a strong academic base for children in the surrounding community during their most critical formative years.

As a dedicated early childhood center, Clifton utilizes an environment specifically designed to cater to the needs of young students, fostering curiosity and foundational literacy and numeracy skills. The school operates under the broader mission of Irving ISD, emphasizing inclusivity and student success through structured play-based learning and early intervention strategies. Parents and guardians looking for information regarding enrollment, programs, or school resources can visit the district's website at http://www.irvingisd.net.

431

Total Students

22.0

Full-Time Teachers

19.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

83.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for CLIFTON EARLY CHILDHOOD
Demographic	Student Count
White	13
Hispanic	214
Black	133
Asian	57
Two or More	13
American Indian	1

Hispanic
214 (49.7 %)
Black
133 (30.9 %)
Asian
57 (13.2 %)
White
13 (3.0 %)
Two or More
13 (3.0 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)

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:	IRVING ISD
Phone:	(972)600-4200
Website:	http://www.irvingisd.net
Grade Range:	Pre-K - Pre-K
Total Students:	431
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	22.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	351
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	8

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 431