- Enrollment
- 3,033
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Plano, TX
Pearson Early Childhood
Federal NCES profile for Pearson Early Childhood, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 483510009173
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 56
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pearson Early Childhood earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #17 of 21
- schools in Plano · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.7:1
- students per teacher
- 40.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Pearson Early Childhood has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pearson Early Childhood ranks #17 of 21 schools in Plano, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-3 students YoY
Pearson Early Childhood held near 227 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 14.9 → 16.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-3 students YoY 483510009173 · Plano, TX Other · SMALL · TRAD
220 enr · 15.7:1 · 40.0% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Plano East Sr H S (3,033 students)
Pearson Early Childhood held near 227 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount). Teacher FTE added 14.9 → 16.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Pearson Early Childhood in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Plano East Sr
Plano East Sr H S
3,033 students
- Plano West Sen
Plano West Senior H S
2,559 students
- Plano Sr H S
Plano Sr H S
2,267 students
- Shepton H S
Shepton H S
1,360 students
- Jasper H S
Jasper H S
1,301 students
- This school 220
Pearson Early Childhood
220 students
What this shows Pearson Early Childhood reports 220 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pearson Early Childhood compares
Pearson Early Childhood 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 | 15.7:1 | ▲ 7% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 40.0% | ▼ 35% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 220 | top 83% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.7:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
220
Bigger than 22% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
40.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 35% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.7:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 68% in Texas - lower ratio than 32% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Funding equity
$11,384
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 220 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
Asian 43.2%
White 25.5%
African American 16.8%
Hispanic or Latino 9.1%
Two or More 4.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Largest group: Asian at 43.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.0, Pearson Early Childhood is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
District finance for Plano Isd reports $11,384 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Pearson Early Childhood Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plano East Sr H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Plano West Senior H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Plano Sr H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Shepton H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jasper H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pearson Early Childhood's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,559
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 2,267
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 1,360
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 1,301
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
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 (~220 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.7:1)
Frequently asked questions about Pearson Early Childhood
How many students attend Pearson Early Childhood?
Pearson Early Childhood has 220 students enrolled. It is a public school in Plano, TX. CCD year-over-year: 230 (2022-23) → 227 (2023-24), nearly flat (-3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pearson Early Childhood?
The student-teacher ratio at Pearson Early Childhood is 15.7:1, which is 7% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 0% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Pearson Early Childhood?
40.0% of students at Pearson Early Childhood are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pearson Early Childhood?
The largest demographic group at Pearson Early Childhood is Asian at 43.2% of enrollment, in Plano, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pearson Early Childhood?
Pearson Early Childhood has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical 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 Pearson Early Childhood rank among schools in Plano?
By Resource Investment Index, Pearson Early Childhood ranks #17 of 21 schools in Plano, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Plano on the city page.
What other schools are in Plano Isd?
Besides Pearson Early Childhood, Plano Isd also operates Plano East Sr H S (3,033 students), Plano West Senior H S (2,559 students), and Plano Sr H S (2,267 students). See the Plano Isd district page for the complete list.