- Enrollment
- 2,484
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Irving, TX
Pierce Early Childhood
Federal NCES profile for Pierce Early Childhood, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 482442008189
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 48
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pierce Early Childhood earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #15 of 32
- schools in Irving · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.4:1
- students per teacher
- 91.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Pierce Early Childhood has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pierce Early Childhood ranks #15 of 32 schools in Irving, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-14 students YoY
Pierce Early Childhood held near 280 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 17.0 → 15.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-14 students YoY 482442008189 · Irving, TX Other · SMALL · TRAD
262 enr · 15.4:1 · 91.5% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Macarthur H S (2,484 students)
Pierce Early Childhood held near 280 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 17.0 → 15.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Pierce Early Childhood in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Macarthur H S
Macarthur H S
2,484 students
- Irving H S
Irving H S
2,390 students
- Nimitz H S
Nimitz H S
2,343 students
- Jack E Singley
Jack E Singley Academy
1,697 students
- Brandenburg El 947
Brandenburg El
947 students
- This school 262
Pierce Early Childhood
262 students
What this shows Pierce Early Childhood reports 262 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pierce Early Childhood compares
Pierce 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 | 15.4:1 | ▲ 5% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 91.5% | ▲ 48% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 262 | top 79% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.4:1
Leaner classes than 43% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
262
Bigger than 27% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
91.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 48% 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
15.4:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 64% in Texas - lower ratio than 36% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Funding equity
$12,187
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 262 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 86.6%
White 5.7%
African American 4.2%
Asian 2.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Two or More 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 86.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 24.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 24.4, Pierce Early Childhood is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
District finance for Irving Isd reports $12,187 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Pierce Early Childhood Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Macarthur H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Irving H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Nimitz H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jack E Singley Academy | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Brandenburg El | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pierce Early Childhood's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,390
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 2,343
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 1,697
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 947
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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 (~262 students)
Frequently asked questions about Pierce Early Childhood
How many students attend Pierce Early Childhood?
Pierce Early Childhood has 262 students enrolled. It is a public school in Irving, TX. CCD year-over-year: 294 (2022-23) → 280 (2023-24), nearly flat (-14).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pierce Early Childhood?
The student-teacher ratio at Pierce Early Childhood is 15.4:1, which is 5% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 2% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Pierce Early Childhood?
91.5% of students at Pierce Early Childhood are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pierce Early Childhood?
The largest demographic group at Pierce Early Childhood is Hispanic or Latino at 86.6% of enrollment, in Irving, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pierce Early Childhood?
Pierce Early Childhood has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 Pierce Early Childhood rank among schools in Irving?
By Resource Investment Index, Pierce Early Childhood ranks #15 of 32 schools in Irving, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Irving on the city page.
What other schools are in Irving Isd?
Besides Pierce Early Childhood, Irving Isd also operates Macarthur H S (2,484 students), Irving H S (2,390 students), and Nimitz H S (2,343 students). See the Irving Isd district page for the complete list.