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Pierce Early Childhood

901 N Britain
Irving, TX 75061
Pierce Early Childhood serves 280 students in grades Prekindergarten. 
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten
  • Enrollment: 280 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 95%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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School Overview

Pierce Early Childhood's student population of 280 students has grown by 45% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
Total Students
280 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
School Calendar

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
18:1
14:1
American Indian
2%
n/a
Asian
3%
6%
Hispanic
86%
53%
Black
4%
13%
White
5%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
0.26
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
82%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Pierce Early Childhood?
280 students attend Pierce Early Childhood.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Pierce Early Childhood students are Hispanic, 5% of students are White, 4% of students are Black, 3% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Pierce Early Childhood?
Pierce Early Childhood has a student ration of 18:1, 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 Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten
  • Enrollment: 280 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 95%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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