At a glance
Reported students
474
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
32.61
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
14.5:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–06
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Texas elementary enrollment
41st percentile
Compared with 4,659 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
574
Prestonwood El: 474 reported students.
State peer staffing position
46th percentile
14.5:1 reported; state peer median 14.8:1. 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
- 471
- Teachers (FTE)
- 33.4
- Student–teacher ratio
- 14.1:1
What the reported data says about Prestonwood El
Prestonwood El is a public elementary school serving grades PK–06 in Dallas. It is one of 51 current school records connected to Richardson ISD. NCES reports 474 students for 2024–25.
Among 4,659 elementary schools in Texas with comparable records, this school is close in size to the reported median of 519 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 41st percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 14.5:1, close to the Texas median of 14.8:1 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 White (51.9%) and Hispanic or Latino (28.9%). English learners represent 22.5% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 13.6%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Prestonwood El
- 1How do the reported 14.5:1 student–teacher ratio and 32.61 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.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 22.5%
- Students with disabilities
- 13.6%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 35.2%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the 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
- White51.9%
- Hispanic28.9%
- Black10.8%
- Asian4.6%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial3.6%
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
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 Richardson ISD
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Moss Haven El
Elementary · Grades PK–05
467 reported students
O Henry El
Elementary · Grades PK–06
464 reported students
Mohawk El
Elementary · Grades KG–06
492 reported students
Richardson Terrace El
Elementary · Grades PK–06
492 reported students
Forestridge El
Elementary · Grades PK–06
497 reported students
Aikin El
Elementary · Grades PK–05
449 reported students
Public schools near Prestonwood El
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brentfield El Elementary · Richardson ISD | PK–06 | 815 | 1.1 mi |
| Spring Creek El Elementary · Richardson ISD | PK–06 | 422 | 1.1 mi |
| Bowie El Elementary · Richardson ISD | PK–06 | 644 | 1.3 mi |
| Northwood Hills El Elementary · Richardson ISD | PK–06 | 563 | 1.4 mi |
| Anne Frank El Elementary · Dallas ISD | PK–05 | 1,119 | 1.6 mi |
| Arapaho Classical Magnet Elementary · Richardson ISD | KG–06 | 615 | 1.8 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Prestonwood El
What grades does Prestonwood El serve?
Prestonwood El reports grades PK–06 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Richardson ISD.
How many students attend Prestonwood El?
Prestonwood El reported 474 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 41st percentile among 4,659 Texas elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 471 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Prestonwood El?
The calculated ratio is 14.5:1, based on 474 students and 32.61 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Texas median for the same school level is 14.8:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Prestonwood El a public, charter, or magnet school?
Prestonwood El is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Richardson ISD attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Prestonwood El students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
35.2% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Prestonwood El in?
Prestonwood El is part of Richardson ISD, based in Richardson, TX, which operates 51 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Prestonwood El?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Brentfield El (1.1 mi), Spring Creek El (1.1 mi), Bowie El (1.3 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.