- Enrollment
- 2,935
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Garland, TX
Classical Center at Vial El
Federal NCES profile for Classical Center at Vial El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 482034002047
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 55
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Classical Center at Vial El earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of Texas schools.
- #9 of 12
- elementary schools in Garland · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.9:1
- large classes for Texas
- 52.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Classical Center at Vial El has class sizes larger than 70% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Classical Center at Vial El ranks #9 of 12 elementary schools in Garland, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-3 students YoY
Classical Center at Vial El held near 553 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 36.9 → 38.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-3 students YoY 482034002047 · Garland, TX Elementary · MID · TRAD
572 enr · 15.9:1 · 52.5% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Sachse H S (2,935 students)
Classical Center at Vial El held near 553 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount). Teacher FTE added 36.9 → 38.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Classical Center at Vial El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Sachse H S
Sachse H S
2,935 students
- N Garland H S
N Garland H S
2,929 students
- Garland H S
Garland H S
2,335 students
- Rowlett H S
Rowlett H S
2,156 students
- Lakeview Cente
Lakeview Centennial H S
2,073 students
- This school 572
Classical Center at Vial El
572 students
What this shows Classical Center at Vial El reports 572 students on the CCD universe file.
How Classical Center at Vial El compares
Classical Center at Vial El held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.9:1 | ▲ 8% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 52.5% | ▼ 15% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 572 | top 40% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.9:1
Leaner classes than 39% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
572
Bigger than 70% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
52.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 15% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.9:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 70% in Texas - lower ratio than 30% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
17.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$12,534
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $14,348
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 572 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
8
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 57.7%
African American 18.5%
White 11.4%
Two or More 6.5%
Asian 5.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 57.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.2, Classical Center at Vial El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Garland Isd reports $12,534 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Classical Center at Vial El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sachse H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| N Garland H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Garland H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Rowlett H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lakeview Centennial H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Classical Center at Vial El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,929
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 2,335
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 2,156
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 2,073
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~572 students)
Frequently asked questions about Classical Center at Vial El
How many students attend Classical Center at Vial El?
Classical Center at Vial El has 572 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Garland, TX. CCD year-over-year: 556 (2022-23) → 553 (2023-24), nearly flat (-3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Classical Center at Vial El?
The student-teacher ratio at Classical Center at Vial El is 15.9:1, which is 8% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Classical Center at Vial El?
52.5% of students at Classical Center at Vial El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Classical Center at Vial El?
The largest demographic group at Classical Center at Vial El is Hispanic or Latino at 57.7% of enrollment, in Garland, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Classical Center at Vial El?
Classical Center at Vial El has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Classical Center at Vial El rank among elementary schools in Garland?
By Resource Investment Index, Classical Center at Vial El ranks #9 of 12 elementary schools in Garland, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Garland on the city page.
What other schools are in Garland Isd?
Besides Classical Center at Vial El, Garland Isd also operates Sachse H S (2,935 students), N Garland H S (2,929 students), and Garland H S (2,335 students). See the Garland Isd district page for the complete list.