PEARSON EARLY CHILDHOOD

www.pisd.edu

230 Students

Pre Kindergarten Pre-K - Pre-K

School Overview

Pearson Early Childhood School, located at 4000 Eagle Pass in Plano, Texas, is a specialized educational facility within the Plano Independent School District. Unlike traditional elementary schools, Pearson is dedicated exclusively to early childhood development, serving as a hub for preschool-aged children. The school is designed to provide a nurturing, play-based foundation that prepares young learners for their transition into elementary education by focusing on social, emotional, and cognitive growth.

The school is well-regarded for its inclusive environment, offering programs that cater to a diverse population of students, including those with special needs. By utilizing specialized curriculum and early intervention strategies, Pearson emphasizes the importance of foundational literacy, numeracy, and social interaction. Through its partnership with families and the broader Plano community, the school aims to foster a love for learning in a supportive setting tailored specifically to the developmental needs of its youngest scholars.

230

Total Students

14.9

Full-Time Teachers

15.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

28.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for PEARSON EARLY CHILDHOOD
Demographic	Student Count
White	73
Hispanic	36
Black	43
Asian	61
Two or More	16
American Indian	1

White
73 (31.7 %)
Asian
61 (26.5 %)
Black
43 (18.7 %)
Hispanic
36 (15.7 %)
Two or More
16 (7.0 %)
American Indian
1 (0.4 %)

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:	PLANO ISD
Phone:	(469)752-4300
Website:	http://www.pisd.edu
Grade Range:	Pre-K - Pre-K
Total Students:	230
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	14.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	55
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	11

* 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 230