PRESTONWOOD EL

schools.risd.org/PrestonwoodES

474 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Prestonwood Elementary School is a public school serving students in the Richardson Independent School District (RISD). Located in the North Dallas area, the school is part of a suburban district known for its diverse student body and commitment to providing a comprehensive educational experience. As an RISD campus, Prestonwood follows the district’s standardized curriculum and focuses on academic achievement, extracurricular enrichment, and fostering a supportive community environment for elementary-aged children.

The school is deeply integrated into the local community and benefits from the resources and organizational oversight of the Richardson school system. It emphasizes foundational learning, character development, and student engagement through various programs aimed at preparing children for success in middle school and beyond. For families looking for specific details regarding current performance ratings, enrollment boundaries, or recent school programs, the official Richardson ISD website remains the primary source for the most up-to-date documentation and administrative information.

474

Total Students

32.6

Full-Time Teachers

14.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

35.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for PRESTONWOOD EL
Demographic	Student Count
White	246
Hispanic	137
Black	51
Asian	22
Two or More	17
American Indian	1

White
246 (51.9%)
Hispanic
137 (28.9%)
Black
51 (10.8%)
Asian
22 (4.6%)
Two or More
17 (3.6%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	RICHARDSON ISD
Phone:	(469)593-6700
Website:	http://schools.risd.org/PrestonwoodES
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	474
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	32.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	147
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	20

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 21

Kindergarten 53

Grade 1 65

Grade 2 54

Grade 3 59

Grade 4 64

Grade 5 76

Grade 6 82

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for PRESTONWOOD EL
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	21
Kindergarten	53
Grade 1	65
Grade 2	54
Grade 3	59
Grade 4	64
Grade 5	76
Grade 6	82

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for PRESTONWOOD EL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	226	47.7%
Male	248	52.3%

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th