- Enrollment
- 2,935
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Garland, TX
Garland Aec
Federal NCES profile for Garland Aec, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 85/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 482034000518
👥 S:T ratio 92
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 92
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Garland Aec earns 85/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 99% of Texas schools.
- #1 of 39
- schools in Garland · Resource Index
- 85
- Resource Index · Higher
- 1.9:1
- small classes for Texas
- 82.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Garland Aec has class sizes smaller than 99% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Garland Aec ranks #1 of 39 schools in Garland, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+10 students YoY
Garland Aec grew from 114 students in 2022-23 to 124 in 2023-24 (+8.8%).
Teacher FTE added 59.0 → 63.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+10 students YoY 482034000518 · Garland, TX Other · SMALL · TRAD
112 enr · 1.9:1 · 82.5% lunch · RII 85
Nearest enrollment peer: Sachse H S (2,935 students)
Garland Aec grew from 114 students in 2022-23 to 124 in 2023-24 (+8.8%). Teacher FTE added 59.0 → 63.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Garland Aec 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 112
Garland Aec
112 students
What this shows Garland Aec reports 112 students on the CCD universe file.
How Garland Aec compares
Garland Aec is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 1.9:1 | ▼ 87% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 82.5% | ▲ 33% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 112 | top 91% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
1.9:1
Leaner classes than 100% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
112
Bigger than 11% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
82.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 33% above the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
1.9:1
students per teacher
- 87% below state mean
Top 1% in Texas - lower ratio than 100% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
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
Counselors2.8 FTE
Per 40 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 103 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 92.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 5 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 56.3%
African American 21.4%
White 10.7%
Asian 6.3%
Two or More 3.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.8%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 56.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.0, Garland Aec is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 6
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 Garland Aec 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 | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Garland H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rowlett H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lakeview Centennial H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Garland Aec'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 other 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 (~112 students)
Frequently asked questions about Garland Aec
How many students attend Garland Aec?
Garland Aec has 112 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Garland, TX. CCD year-over-year: 114 (2022-23) → 124 (2023-24), up 10.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Garland Aec?
The student-teacher ratio at Garland Aec is 1.9:1, which is 87% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 88% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Garland Aec?
82.5% of students at Garland Aec are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Garland Aec?
The largest demographic group at Garland Aec is Hispanic or Latino at 56.3% of enrollment, in Garland, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Garland Aec?
Garland Aec has a Resource Investment Index of 85/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Garland Aec rank among schools in Garland?
By Resource Investment Index, Garland Aec ranks #1 of 39 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 schools in Garland on the city page.
What other schools are in Garland Isd?
Besides Garland Aec, 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.