Parsons Pre-k Center serves 320 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 320 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 93%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Parsons Pre-k Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Parsons Pre-k Center's student population of 320 students has declined by 36% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has grown by 42% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
Total Students
320 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Parsons Pre-k Center is 0.57, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
17%
6%
Hispanic
63%
53%
Black
9%
13%
White
7%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Parsons Pre-k Center?
320 students attend Parsons Pre-k Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Parsons Pre-k Center students are Hispanic, 17% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Black, 7% of students are White, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Parsons Pre-k Center?
Parsons Pre-k Center has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Parsons Pre-k Center offer ?
Parsons Pre-k Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten
What school district is Parsons Pre-k Center part of?
Parsons Pre-k Center is part of Garland Independent School District.
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