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Prestonwood El

6525 La Cosa, Dallas, TX 75248 · (469)593-6700

Type
Elementary
Grades
-1–6
Enrollment
446
FTE teachers
35
Student/teacher
12.7:1
District
Richardson ISD

About this school

Prestonwood EL is a elementary school located in Dallas, TX, serving grades -1–6 and approximately 446 students. Operated by Richardson ISD, the campus sits about 34.2 miles from The Fort Worth's newsroom and is part of The Fort Worth's ongoing local education coverage.

The school employs roughly 35 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers for a student-to-teacher ratio of about 12.7:1. That ratio is below the state average for TX, generally an indicator of smaller class sizes and more individualized instruction.

Prestonwood EL is a traditional zoned public school within Richardson ISD, meaning enrollment is generally tied to residence within the school's attendance boundary. Boundary maps and feeder patterns are published by the district and updated annually.

State accountability ratings for TEA are released annually and combine student achievement, growth, and closing-the-gaps metrics. The Fort Worth publishes rating updates as soon as they become public each fall, with comparisons to nearby campuses and prior-year trends.

For families in Dallas considering elementary placement, Prestonwood EL is one of the campuses The Fort Worth regularly covers — including school board decisions, bond elections, and individual program changes that affect enrollment.

Tip about Prestonwood EL? Email editor@nexcom.media with the subject line "Prestonwood EL". For more education coverage, see thefortworth.org/schools or browse The Fort Worth's latest reporting at thefortworth.org/news. This profile uses public data from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) and is updated annually as new federal filings are released.

Frequently asked questions

Where is Prestonwood El located?
Prestonwood El is located at 6525 La Cosa in Dallas, TX 75248.
What grades does Prestonwood El serve?
The school serves grades -1 through 6 as a elementary campus.
How many students attend Prestonwood El?
Approximately 446 students were enrolled according to the most recent federal NCES filing.
What district operates Prestonwood El?
Prestonwood El is part of Richardson ISD (NCES LEA ID: 4837020).
Is Prestonwood El a charter or magnet school?
Prestonwood El is a traditional zoned public school within Richardson ISD.

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Data source: U.S. National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data — canonical NCES page ↗. Per-school profile generated by The Fort Worth from the most recent federal directory release. Updated 2026-05-22.

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