El Paso ISD’s Pre-K 3 curriculum is based on the TEA Pre-Kindergarten guidelines. Our classrooms utilize the comprehensive, research-based Frog Street Threes as our main classroom resource. Our teachers are committed to providing a nurturing, vibrant dual-language environment full of engaging, multisensory experiences that are intentional and relevant to the real world.

El Paso ISD is the only district in the region to offer free half-day Pre-K 3 to all students. Free full-day Pre-K 3 is available for qualifying students. Those who do not qualify for free, full-day Pre-K 3 can pay $275 monthly tuition.

• Moving & Learning

• Greeting Circle

• Math

• Morning Message

• Practice Centers

• Phonological Awareness

• Literacy Small Group Differentiated Instruction

• Concepts of Print

• Outdoor Activities

• Alphabet Knowledge

• STEAM Activities

• Read-aloud

• Closing Circle & Reflection

The following campuses will host a half-day Pre-K 3 program for the 2023-24 school year

Free for all students; 1/2 Day

Central East Zone
Crockett 
Hawkins

Central South Zone
Douglass 

Northeast Zone
Logan 
Milam 
Nixon 
Sunrise Mountain 
Torres 

Westside Zone
Haskins PK-8 
Herrera 
Murphree PK-8 
Putnam 

The following campuses will host a full-day Pre-K 3 program for the 2023-24 school year

Free for qualifying students; Full Day

Central East Zone
Cielo Vista 
Clendenin
Hillside

Central South Zone
Aoy 
Cooley
Mesita 
Zavala

Northeast Zone
Barron
Duran
Logan 
Powelll
Whitaker 

Westside Zone
Guerrero 
Western Hills 
Zach White 

In addition, El Paso ISD offers:

• Free half-day Pre-K 3 for all 3-year-olds (qualifiers and non-qualifiers)

• Free full-day Pre-K 3 for qualifying 3-year-olds

• Parents with 3-year-olds not eligible for free all-day pre-kindergarten can pay $275 per month tuition to attend all day. 

All Pre-K 3 students must meet one of the following eligibility requirements:

• Does not speak or understand English

• Eligible for the free or reduced-price lunch program

• Homeless

• Has a parent that is active-duty military or active-duty reserve, click here for more information

• Is or ever has been in the conservatorship of the Department of Family and Protective Services following an adversary hearing

• Has a parent that was an active-duty member of the armed forces, state military forces or reserve component who was injured or killed while serving on active duty

• Is the child of a person eligible for the Star of Texas Award as: a peace officer under Texas Government Code §3106.002, a firefighter under Texas Government Code §3106.003 an emergency medical first responder under Texas Government Code §3106.004

• If your student qualifies for Pre-K, they will be eligible for the entire school year. Once enrolled, your child should begin at the assigned school and adhere to El Paso ISD’s attendance policy. 

You will need to bring these documents to enroll your child: 

• Your child’s birth certificate 

•  Proof of address (gas, water or electric bill, or military housing orders) 

• Your child’s immunization record 

• Your child’s Social Security card* 
  *(If your child does not have a Social Security card, they can still enroll.)  

In the military? If you are enrolling your child using the military criteria, you will need to also provide: 

• A copy of the Department of Defense photo ID for the child 

• A copy of the State of Service form or a copy of the death certificate 

• A copy of the Purple Heart orders or a copy of the Line of Duty Determination documentation 

• A copy of appropriate documentation for the service member who is missing in action 

• A letter from the Department of Family and Protective Services indicating conservatorship