Below Average

#7551 of 8,552 schools in TX

Parsons Pre-k Ctr

A Garland ISD school serving grades Pre-K – Pre-K.

Estimated Score

2202 RICHOAK DR, Garland, TX 75044

16.8:1 student-teacher ratio

Estimated academic score. This school does not have standardized test data. Based on 60 schools in Garland.Learn more

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics

Student Progress—Not Available

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Academics6.4Average29%

Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.·Area estimate · Based on 60 schools in Garland

College Readiness2.9Needs Improvement43%

Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.

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IB ProgramNo

Resources & Environment3.1Needs Improvement29%

Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.

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Student-Teacher Ratio16.8:1

District spending per student$12,534

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Component weights adjusted due to data availability.

Test scores

Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.

Test score data not yet available for this school.

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

80%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Parsons Pre-k Ctr sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Dallas-Fort Worth map →

Getting around & local context

Walk 40Car-Dependent
Transit 34Some Transit
Bike 38Somewhat Bikeable
City Safety: High2,225/100K

FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Garland), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$89,631

Median home value

$305,700

Median rent

$1,714/mo

College educated

40.4%

Homeownership

59.5%

Poverty rate

8.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 75044; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

School	Score	Grades	Distance	Enrollment	Compare
Ethridge ELEnrollment path unverified	3.8	PK–5	0.1 mi	647	Compare →
Cooper ELEnrollment path unverified	4.1	PK–5	0.8 mi	382	Compare →
Golden Meadows ELEnrollment path unverified	6.0	PK–5	0.9 mi	450	Compare →
Davis ELEnrollment path unverified	5.5	PK–5	1.1 mi	471	Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Garland ISD

Schools in district: 78
Rank in district: #65 of 75
District spending per student: $12,534NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate: 14.2%Census SAIPE · 2024

Parsons Pre-k Ctr is listed in GARLAND ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Parsons Pre-k Ctr

Parsons Pre-k Ctr is a public school in Garland, TX, part of Garland ISD, serving approximately 320 students in grades Pre-K-Pre-K with a 16.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 out of 10 and ranks #7,551 of 8,552 schools in TX.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Parsons Pre-k Ctr

What grades does Parsons Pre-k Ctr serve?

Parsons Pre-k Ctr serves students in grades Pre-K through Pre-K.

How many students attend Parsons Pre-k Ctr?

Parsons Pre-k Ctr has an enrollment of approximately 320 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Parsons Pre-k Ctr?

The student-teacher ratio at Parsons Pre-k Ctr is 16.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Parsons Pre-k Ctr rank in TX?

Parsons Pre-k Ctr ranks #7,551 of 8,552 schools in TX.

What is Parsons Pre-k Ctr's MySchoolScout rating?

Parsons Pre-k Ctr has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Parsons Pre-k Ctr a charter school?

No, Parsons Pre-k Ctr is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Parsons Pre-k Ctr a Title I school?

No, Parsons Pre-k Ctr is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Parsons Pre-k Ctr?

80.0% of students at Parsons Pre-k Ctr qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades: Pre-K – Pre-K
Enrollment: 320
Student-Teacher Ratio: 16.8:1
Teachers (FTE): 19
Type: regular
Setting: Large Suburb
County: Dallas County
Phone: (972) 675-8065
Area population (ZIP 75044): 46,847
Area average commute: 29.2 min
Area median age: 35.9

Official sources & links

School website↗Official NCES record↗Google Maps & reviews↗GreatSchools profile↗Niche reviews↗

About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact): NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank: MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education): U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 75044; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2023–24

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Data sources

NCES Common Core of Data (CCD)SY 2023–24 U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimatesACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates MySchoolScout Rankings Full details →