- Enrollment
- 2,935
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Garland, TX
Vernal Lister El
Federal NCES profile for Vernal Lister El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 482034016969
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 56
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Vernal Lister El earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #18 of 39
- schools in Garland · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.4:1
- students per teacher
- 69.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Vernal Lister El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Vernal Lister El ranks #18 of 39 schools in Garland, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+30 students YoY
Vernal Lister El grew from 537 students in 2022-23 to 567 in 2023-24 (+5.6%).
Teacher FTE added 38.4 → 43.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+30 students YoY 482034016969 · Garland, TX Other · MID · TRAD
586 enr · 15.4:1 · 69.3% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Sachse H S (2,935 students)
Vernal Lister El grew from 537 students in 2022-23 to 567 in 2023-24 (+5.6%). Teacher FTE added 38.4 → 43.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Vernal Lister 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 586
Vernal Lister El
586 students
What this shows Vernal Lister El reports 586 students on the CCD universe file.
How Vernal Lister El compares
Vernal Lister 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 | 15.4:1 | ▲ 5% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 69.3% | ▲ 12% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 586 | top 39% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.4:1
Leaner classes than 43% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
586
Bigger than 71% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
69.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 12% 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
15.4:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 64% in Texas - lower ratio than 36% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
17.7%
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 586 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
22
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 35.2%
Asian 30.7%
African American 19.8%
White 9.4%
Two or More 4.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 35.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 73.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 73.2, Vernal Lister El is more 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 Vernal Lister 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 | Similar 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 Vernal Lister 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 (~586 students)
Frequently asked questions about Vernal Lister El
How many students attend Vernal Lister El?
Vernal Lister El has 586 students enrolled. It is a public school in Garland, TX. CCD year-over-year: 537 (2022-23) → 567 (2023-24), up 30.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Vernal Lister El?
The student-teacher ratio at Vernal Lister El is 15.4:1, which is 5% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 2% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Vernal Lister El?
69.3% of students at Vernal Lister El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Vernal Lister El?
The largest demographic group at Vernal Lister El is Hispanic or Latino at 35.2% of enrollment, in Garland, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 73.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Vernal Lister El?
Vernal Lister El has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical 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 Vernal Lister El rank among schools in Garland?
By Resource Investment Index, Vernal Lister El ranks #18 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 Vernal Lister 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.