MD WILLIAMS EL

www.garlandisd.net/parkcrest

562 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Park Crest Elementary, located at 2232 Park Crest Drive in Garland, Texas, is a public school serving the Garland Independent School District (GISD). The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and community engagement. As part of the Garland ISD network, Park Crest benefits from the district’s diverse educational resources and its commitment to preparing students for success in a global society through a comprehensive curriculum.

The school is known for its focus on student-centered instruction and its efforts to create an inclusive atmosphere where children from various backgrounds can thrive. By providing a blend of core academic subjects alongside enrichment opportunities, Park Crest aims to nurture both the intellectual and social-emotional well-being of its students. For parents and community members interested in more specific details regarding school programs, extracurricular activities, or campus performance metrics, the school’s official website at [http://www.garlandisd.net/parkcrest](http://www.garlandisd.net/parkcrest) serves as the primary resource for updates and information.

562

Total Students

37.1

Full-Time Teachers

15.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

90.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for MD WILLIAMS EL
Demographic	Student Count
White	33
Hispanic	463
Black	46
Asian	7
Two or More	12
American Indian	1

Hispanic
463 (82.4%)
Black
46 (8.2%)
White
33 (5.9%)
Two or More
12 (2.1%)
Asian
7 (1.2%)
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:	GARLAND ISD
Phone:	(972)926-2570
Website:	http://www.garlandisd.net/parkcrest
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	562
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	37.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	493
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	14

* 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 49

Kindergarten 83

Grade 1 89

Grade 2 95

Grade 3 81

Grade 4 77

Grade 5 88