- Enrollment
- 2,935
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Garland, TX
Handley Stem El
Federal NCES profile for Handley Stem El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 0/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 482034022817
👥 S:T ratio 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Handley Stem El earns 0/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Texas schools.
- #12 of 12
- elementary schools in Garland · Resource Index
- 0
- Resource Index · Lower
- 93.8:1
- large classes for Texas
- 83.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Handley Stem El has class sizes larger than 99% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Handley Stem El ranks #12 of 12 elementary schools in Garland, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+79 students YoY
Handley Stem El grew from 119 students in 2022-23 to 198 in 2023-24 (+66.4%).
Teacher FTE added 7.0 → 13.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+79 students YoY 482034022817 · Garland, TX Elementary · MID · TRAD
563 enr · 93.8:1 · 83.2% lunch · RII 0
Nearest enrollment peer: Sachse H S (2,935 students)
Handley Stem El grew from 119 students in 2022-23 to 198 in 2023-24 (+66.4%). Teacher FTE added 7.0 → 13.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Handley Stem 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 563
Handley Stem El
563 students
What this shows Handley Stem El reports 563 students on the CCD universe file.
How Handley Stem El compares
Handley Stem El 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 | 93.8:1 | ▲ 538% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 83.2% | ▲ 34% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 563 | top 41% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
93.8:1
Leaner classes than 0% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
563
Bigger than 69% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
83.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 34% 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
93.8:1
students per teacher
- 538% above state mean
Top 99% in Texas - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
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.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 70.5%
African American 19.4%
Two or More 5.3%
White 2.8%
Asian 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 70.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.2, Handley Stem El is about as mixed as the Texas school average of 44.7.
District finance for Garland Isd reports $12,534 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Handley Stem El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sachse H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| N Garland H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Garland H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Rowlett H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lakeview Centennial H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Handley Stem 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 (~563 students)
Frequently asked questions about Handley Stem El
How many students attend Handley Stem El?
Handley Stem El has 563 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Garland, TX. CCD year-over-year: 119 (2022-23) → 198 (2023-24), up 79.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Handley Stem El?
The student-teacher ratio at Handley Stem El is 93.8:1, which is 538% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 497% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Handley Stem El?
83.2% of students at Handley Stem El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Handley Stem El?
The largest demographic group at Handley Stem El is Hispanic or Latino at 70.5% of enrollment, in Garland, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Handley Stem El?
Handley Stem El has a Resource Investment Index of 0/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Handley Stem El rank among elementary schools in Garland?
By Resource Investment Index, Handley Stem El ranks #12 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 Handley Stem 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.