At a glance
Reported students
262
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
14.96
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
17.5:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–PK
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Texas other enrollment
61st percentile
Compared with 695 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
787.5
Pierce Early Childhood: 262 reported students.
State peer staffing position
82nd percentile
17.5:1 reported; state peer median 11.8:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- Not reported
- Teachers (FTE)
- 19
- Student–teacher ratio
- Not reported
What the reported data says about Pierce Early Childhood
Pierce Early Childhood is a public combined / other school serving grades PK–PK in Irving. It is one of 36 current school records connected to Irving ISD. NCES reports 262 students for 2024–25.
Among 695 combined / other schools in Texas with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 195 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 61st percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 17.5:1, above the Texas median of 11.8:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (86.6%) and White (5.7%). These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Pierce Early Childhood
- 1How do the reported 17.5:1 student–teacher ratio and 14.96 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 90.5%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White5.7%
- Hispanic86.6%
- Black4.2%
- Asian2.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.8%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial0.4%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Irving ISD
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Kinkeade Early Childhood
Other · Grades PK–PK
308 reported students
Clifton Early Childhood
Other · Grades PK–PK
420 reported students
Student Reassignment Ctr
Other · Grades KG–12
0 reported students
Barbara Cardwell Career Preparatory Center
High · Grades 09–12
247 reported students
Dallas Co School for Accelerated Lrng
High · Grades 08–12
5 reported students
Lamar Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
676 reported students
Public schools near Pierce Early Childhood
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Universal Academy Other · Charter · Universal Academy | PK–12 | 623 | 1.6 mi |
| Student Reassignment Ctr Other · Irving ISD | KG–12 | 0 | 1.9 mi |
| Kinkeade Early Childhood Other · Irving ISD | PK–PK | 308 | 2.2 mi |
| Clifton Early Childhood Other · Irving ISD | PK–PK | 420 | 3.6 mi |
| Letot Campus Other · Charter · Academy for Academic Excellence | 07–11 | 45 | 4.8 mi |
| Arlington Park Early Childhood Center Other · Dallas ISD | PK–PK | 77 | 5.3 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Pierce Early Childhood
What grades does Pierce Early Childhood serve?
Pierce Early Childhood reports grades PK–PK in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a school in Irving ISD.
How many students attend Pierce Early Childhood?
Pierce Early Childhood reported 262 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 61st percentile among 695 Texas combined or other schools reporting enrollment.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Pierce Early Childhood?
The calculated ratio is 17.5:1, based on 262 students and 14.96 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Texas median for the same school level is 11.8:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Pierce Early Childhood a public, charter, or magnet school?
Pierce Early Childhood is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Irving ISD attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Pierce Early Childhood students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
90.5% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Pierce Early Childhood in?
Pierce Early Childhood is part of Irving ISD, based in Irving, TX, which operates 36 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Pierce Early Childhood?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Universal Academy (1.6 mi), Student Reassignment Ctr (1.9 mi), Kinkeade Early Childhood (2.2 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.