Pierce Early Childhood

Pierce Early Childhood serves 294 students in grades Prekindergarten. 
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 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 74% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten
  • Enrollment: 294 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 93%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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School Overview

Pierce Early Childhood's student population of 294 students has declined by 47% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has declined by 19% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
Total Students
294 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Pierce Early Childhood is 0.26, 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.
This School
State Level (TX)
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
5%
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Hispanic
86%
53%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Pierce Early Childhood and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
5%
13%
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White
7%
26%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Texas.
0.26
This chart displays the diversity score of Pierce Early Childhood and the public school average diversity score of Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
91%
57%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Pierce Early Childhood and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Pierce Early Childhood and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Pierce Early Childhood?
294 students attend Pierce Early Childhood.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Pierce Early Childhood students are Hispanic, 7% of students are White, 5% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pierce Early Childhood?
Pierce Early Childhood has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Pierce Early Childhood offer ?
Pierce Early Childhood offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten
What school district is Pierce Early Childhood part of?
Pierce Early Childhood is part of Irving Independent School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten
  • Enrollment: 294 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 93%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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