- Enrollment
- 2,935
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Garland, TX
Montclair El
Federal NCES profile for Montclair El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 482034002035
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 58
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Montclair El earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of Texas schools.
- #2 of 39
- schools in Garland · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 17.4:1
- large classes for Texas
- 81.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Montclair El has class sizes larger than 83% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Montclair El ranks #2 of 39 schools in Garland, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+22 students YoY
Montclair El held near 526 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+22 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 32.1 → 38.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+22 students YoY 482034002035 · Garland, TX Other · MID · TRAD
557 enr · 17.4:1 · 81.0% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Sachse H S (2,935 students)
Montclair El held near 526 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+22 headcount). Teacher FTE added 32.1 → 38.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Montclair 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 557
Montclair El
557 students
What this shows Montclair El reports 557 students on the CCD universe file.
How Montclair El compares
Montclair 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 | 17.4:1 | ▲ 18% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 81.0% | ▲ 31% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 557 | top 42% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.4:1
Leaner classes than 28% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
557
Bigger than 68% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
81.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 31% 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
17.4:1
students per teacher
- 18% above state mean
Top 83% in Texas - lower ratio than 17% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
16.9%
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 73.8%
African American 14.7%
White 5.9%
Two or More 2.9%
Asian 2.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 73.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.9, Montclair El is about as mixed as 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 Montclair El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sachse H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| N Garland H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar 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 Montclair 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 (~557 students)
Frequently asked questions about Montclair El
How many students attend Montclair El?
Montclair El has 557 students enrolled. It is a public school in Garland, TX. CCD year-over-year: 504 (2022-23) → 526 (2023-24), nearly flat (+22).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Montclair El?
The student-teacher ratio at Montclair El is 17.4:1, which is 18% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 11% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Montclair El?
81.0% of students at Montclair El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Montclair El?
The largest demographic group at Montclair El is Hispanic or Latino at 73.8% of enrollment, in Garland, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Montclair El?
Montclair El has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Montclair El rank among schools in Garland?
By Resource Investment Index, Montclair El ranks #2 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 Montclair 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.