- Enrollment
- 2,935
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Garland, TX
Heather Glen El
Federal NCES profile for Heather Glen El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 482034002027
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 43
📋 Attendance 43
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Heather Glen El earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #3 of 39
- schools in Garland · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.5:1
- students per teacher
- 87.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Heather Glen El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Heather Glen El ranks #3 of 39 schools in Garland, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-11 students YoY
Heather Glen El held near 312 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 21.1 → 21.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-11 students YoY 482034002027 · Garland, TX Other · SMALL · TRAD
283 enr · 13.5:1 · 87.9% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Sachse H S (2,935 students)
Heather Glen El held near 312 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount). Teacher FTE added 21.1 → 21.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Heather Glen 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 283
Heather Glen El
283 students
What this shows Heather Glen El reports 283 students on the CCD universe file.
How Heather Glen El compares
Heather Glen 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 | 13.5:1 | ▼ 8% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 87.9% | ▲ 42% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 283 | top 77% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.5:1
Leaner classes than 62% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
283
Bigger than 30% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
87.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 42% 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
13.5:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 40% in Texas - lower ratio than 60% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
22.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
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 283 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 77.4%
African American 12.4%
Asian 4.9%
White 2.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.4%
Two or More 1.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 77.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 38.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 38.2, Heather Glen El is less 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 Heather Glen 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 | 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 | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lakeview Centennial H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Heather Glen 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 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 (~283 students)
Frequently asked questions about Heather Glen El
How many students attend Heather Glen El?
Heather Glen El has 283 students enrolled. It is a public school in Garland, TX. CCD year-over-year: 323 (2022-23) → 312 (2023-24), nearly flat (-11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Heather Glen El?
The student-teacher ratio at Heather Glen El is 13.5:1, which is 8% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 14% 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 Heather Glen El?
87.9% of students at Heather Glen El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Heather Glen El?
The largest demographic group at Heather Glen El is Hispanic or Latino at 77.4% of enrollment, in Garland, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Heather Glen El?
Heather Glen El has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher 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 Heather Glen El rank among schools in Garland?
By Resource Investment Index, Heather Glen El ranks #3 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 Heather Glen 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.