CISNEROS PRE-K CTR

www.garlandisd.net/cisneros

355 Students

Pre Kindergarten Pre-K - Pre-K

School Overview

Cisneros Pre-K Center, located in Garland, Texas, is a specialized educational facility operated by the Garland Independent School District (GISD). As a dedicated center for early childhood education, it focuses exclusively on providing a high-quality learning environment for pre-kindergarten students. The school is designed to build a strong academic and social foundation, preparing young children for their transition into elementary school by fostering essential early literacy, numeracy, and developmental skills.

The center emphasizes a nurturing and age-appropriate atmosphere, utilizing a curriculum tailored to the unique needs of preschool-aged children. By concentrating specifically on Pre-K, the school allows educators to focus on early intervention and personalized instruction, ensuring that students from diverse backgrounds receive the support necessary to succeed. For parents and guardians, the Cisneros Pre-K Center serves as a vital community resource within the Garland ISD, prioritizing school readiness and a positive initial experience with the public education system.

355

Total Students

20.0

Full-Time Teachers

17.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

87.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for CISNEROS PRE-K CTR
Demographic	Student Count
White	10
Hispanic	322
Black	13
Asian	1
Two or More	5
American Indian	4

Hispanic
322 (90.7%)
Black
13 (3.7%)
White
10 (2.8%)
Two or More
5 (1.4%)
American Indian
4 (1.1%)
Asian
1 (0.3%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Pre Kindergarten
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	GARLAND ISD
Phone:	(972)271-7160
Website:	http://www.garlandisd.net/cisneros
Grade Range:	Pre-K - Pre-K
Total Students:	355
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	20.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	303
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	9

* 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 355