Enrollment
2,001
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 482034002042
S Garland H S — Garland, TX
Federal NCES profile for S Garland H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 47/100.
👥 Class size 34
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 37
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
The verdict
S Garland H S earns a D Resource Investment Index (47/100), with class sizes larger than 77% of Texas schools.
- D
- Resource Index · 47/100
- 16.4:1
- large classes for Texas
- 82.9%
- free-lunch eligible
- 2,001
- students enrolled
School address
District: Garland Isd · Texas
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
132.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.4:1
vs 14.6:1 Texas avg
+12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
82.9%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
+34% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How S Garland H S compares with Texas and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
S Garland H S reports 2,001 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 132.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 16.4:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 12% above the Texas state mean of 14.6:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 3% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 82.9% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 34% above the Texas average and 60% above the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 316 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1.
On the finance side, the surrounding Garland Isd spends $11,836 per pupil district-wide, below the Texas average of $17,150 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 43.7% from local sources (property taxes), 37.7% from the state, and 18.6% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (D), calculated from 3 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How S Garland H S compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Texas state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.4:1 | ▲ 12% | 14.6:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 82.9% | ▲ 34% | 61.9% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 2,001 | top 96% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
Class size vs. every US school
Students per teacher (lower means more individual attention)
16 smaller classes than 35% of 92,598 US schools
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more US schools. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source U.S. Department of Education — NCES Common Core of Data · 2024-25
School size vs. every US school
Total enrollment — where this school sits by size (neither large nor small is 'better')
2,001 larger than 98% of 95,891 US schools
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more US schools. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source U.S. Department of Education — NCES Common Core of Data · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
82.9%
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
16.4:1
students per teacher
— 12% above state mean
Top 77% in Texas — lower ratio than 23% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$11,836
per pupil, district-wide
— below Texas avg of $17,150
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors6.3 FTE
Per 316 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
120
in-school suspensions + 222 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 17.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Overview
Enrollment 2,001 Top 96% in Texas — larger than 4% of 9,061 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 132.0
Students per teacher 16.4:1 +12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 82.9% +34% vs state
NCES ID 482034002042
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 76.1%
African American 9.5%
White 6.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 5.5%
Asian 1.4%
Two or More 1.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 76.1% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
AP courses offered 25
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 6.3
Students per counselor 316:1
Discipline & special education
In-school suspensions 120
Out-of-school suspensions 222
Expulsions 1
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Garland Isd, which includes S Garland H S.
$11,836
Per student
-31%
vs Texas
Avg $17,150
-39%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 43.7%
State 37.7%
Federal 18.6%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,935
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Enrollment
- 2,929
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Enrollment
- 2,335
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Enrollment
- 2,156
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Enrollment
- 2,073
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
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Frequently asked questions about S Garland H S
How many students attend S Garland H S?
S Garland H S has 2,001 students enrolled. It is a other school in GARLAND, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at S Garland H S?
The student-teacher ratio at S Garland H S is 16.4:1, which is 12% higher than the Texas average of 14.6:1 and 3% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at S Garland H S?
82.9% of students at S Garland H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of S Garland H S?
The largest demographic group at S Garland H S is Hispanic or Latino at 76.1%. The school serves a diverse student body in GARLAND, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for S Garland H S?
S Garland H S has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (D) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.