- Enrollment
- 2,935
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Garland, TX
Cisneros Pre-K Ctr
Federal NCES profile for Cisneros Pre-K Ctr, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 482034010590
👥 S:T ratio 29
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 29
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cisneros Pre-K Ctr earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of Texas schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #35 of 39
- schools in Garland · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.8:1
- large classes for Texas
- 93.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Cisneros Pre-K Ctr has class sizes larger than 85% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cisneros Pre-K Ctr ranks #35 of 39 schools in Garland, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-6 students YoY
Cisneros Pre-K Ctr held near 355 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 20.6 → 21.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-6 students YoY 482034010590 · Garland, TX Other · SMALL · TRAD
355 enr · 17.8:1 · 93.6% lunch · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: Sachse H S (2,935 students)
Cisneros Pre-K Ctr held near 355 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount). Teacher FTE added 20.6 → 21.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Cisneros Pre-K Ctr in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Sachse H S
Sachse H S
2,935 students
- N Garland H S
N Garland H S
2,929 students
- Garland H S
Garland H S
2,335 students
- Rowlett H S
Rowlett H S
2,156 students
- Lakeview Cente
Lakeview Centennial H S
2,073 students
- This school 355
Cisneros Pre-K Ctr
355 students
What this shows Cisneros Pre-K Ctr reports 355 students on the CCD universe file.
How Cisneros Pre-K Ctr compares
Cisneros Pre-K Ctr held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.8:1 | ▲ 21% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 93.6% | ▲ 51% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 355 | top 69% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.8:1
Leaner classes than 26% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
355
Bigger than 40% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
93.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 51% above the Texas average of 61.9%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.8:1
students per teacher
- 21% above state mean
Top 85% in Texas - lower ratio than 15% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$12,534
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $14,348
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 355 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 90.7%
African American 3.7%
White 2.8%
Two or More 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.1%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 90.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 17.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 17.5, Cisneros Pre-K Ctr is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
District finance for Garland Isd reports $12,534 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Cisneros Pre-K Ctr Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sachse H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| N Garland H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Garland H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Rowlett H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lakeview Centennial H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cisneros Pre-K Ctr's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,929
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 2,335
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 2,156
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 2,073
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~355 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.8:1)
Frequently asked questions about Cisneros Pre-K Ctr
How many students attend Cisneros Pre-K Ctr?
Cisneros Pre-K Ctr has 355 students enrolled. It is a public school in Garland, TX. CCD year-over-year: 361 (2022-23) → 355 (2023-24), nearly flat (-6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cisneros Pre-K Ctr?
The student-teacher ratio at Cisneros Pre-K Ctr is 17.8:1, which is 21% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 13% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Cisneros Pre-K Ctr?
93.6% of students at Cisneros Pre-K Ctr are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cisneros Pre-K Ctr?
The largest demographic group at Cisneros Pre-K Ctr is Hispanic or Latino at 90.7% of enrollment, in Garland, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cisneros Pre-K Ctr?
Cisneros Pre-K Ctr has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Cisneros Pre-K Ctr rank among schools in Garland?
By Resource Investment Index, Cisneros Pre-K Ctr ranks #35 of 39 schools in Garland, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Garland on the city page.
What other schools are in Garland Isd?
Besides Cisneros Pre-K Ctr, Garland Isd also operates Sachse H S (2,935 students), N Garland H S (2,929 students), and Garland H S (2,335 students). See the Garland Isd district page for the complete list.