Clifton Early Childhood serves 455 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 455 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Clifton Early Childhood ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Clifton Early Childhood's student population of 455 students has declined by 28% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
Total Students
455 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Clifton Early Childhood is 0.68, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
15%
6%
Hispanic
46%
53%
Black
29%
13%
White
6%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
80%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Clifton Early Childhood?
455 students attend Clifton Early Childhood.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Clifton Early Childhood students are Hispanic, 29% of students are Black, 15% of students are Asian, 6% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Clifton Early Childhood?
Clifton Early Childhood has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Clifton Early Childhood offer ?
Clifton Early Childhood offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten
What school district is Clifton Early Childhood part of?
Clifton Early Childhood is part of Irving Independent School District.
In what neighborhood is Clifton Early Childhood located?
Clifton Early Childhood is located in the Las Colinas neighborhood of Irving, TX. There are 6 other public schools located in Las Colinas.
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