CLIFTON EARLY CHILDHOOD

www.irvingisd.net

420 Students

Pre Kindergarten Pre-K - Pre-K

School Overview

Clifton Early Childhood School is a specialized educational facility located in Irving, Texas, serving as part of the Irving Independent School District. Dedicated exclusively to the foundational years of development, the school focuses on providing high-quality early childhood education to prepare young learners for their transition into elementary school. By prioritizing age-appropriate curriculum and social-emotional growth, the school aims to establish a strong academic base for children in the surrounding community during their most critical formative years.

As a dedicated early childhood center, Clifton utilizes an environment specifically designed to cater to the needs of young students, fostering curiosity and foundational literacy and numeracy skills. The school operates under the broader mission of Irving ISD, emphasizing inclusivity and student success through structured play-based learning and early intervention strategies. Parents and guardians looking for information regarding enrollment, programs, or school resources can visit the district's website at http://www.irvingisd.net.

420

Total Students

21.0

Full-Time Teachers

20.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

85.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for CLIFTON EARLY CHILDHOOD
Demographic	Student Count
White	23
Hispanic	209
Black	113
Asian	53
Two or More	15
American Indian	7

Hispanic
209 (49.8%)
Black
113 (26.9%)
Asian
53 (12.6%)
White
23 (5.5%)
Two or More
15 (3.6%)
American Indian
7 (1.7%)

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:	IRVING ISD
Phone:	(972)600-4200
Website:	http://www.irvingisd.net
Grade Range:	Pre-K - Pre-K
Total Students:	420
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	21.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	351
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	8

* 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 420