- Enrollment
- 2,935
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Garland, TX
Walnut Glen Acad for Excel
Federal NCES profile for Walnut Glen Acad for Excel, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 482034002048
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 25
📋 Attendance 79
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Walnut Glen Acad for Excel earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #1 of 12
- elementary schools in Garland · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13:1
- students per teacher
- 50.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Walnut Glen Acad for Excel has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Walnut Glen Acad for Excel ranks #1 of 12 elementary schools in Garland, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+24 students YoY
Walnut Glen Acad for Excel grew from 385 students in 2022-23 to 409 in 2023-24 (+6.2%).
Teacher FTE lost 29.2 → 27.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+24 students YoY 482034002048 · Garland, TX Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
376 enr · 13:1 · 50.4% lunch · RII 55
Nearest enrollment peer: Sachse H S (2,935 students)
Walnut Glen Acad for Excel grew from 385 students in 2022-23 to 409 in 2023-24 (+6.2%). Teacher FTE lost 29.2 → 27.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Walnut Glen Acad for Excel 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 376
Walnut Glen Acad for Excel
376 students
What this shows Walnut Glen Acad for Excel reports 376 students on the CCD universe file.
How Walnut Glen Acad for Excel compares
Walnut Glen Acad for Excel 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 | 13:1 | ▼ 12% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 50.4% | ▼ 19% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 376 | top 67% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13:1
Leaner classes than 67% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
376
Bigger than 44% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
50.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 19% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 34% in Texas - lower ratio than 66% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
8.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
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 376 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 41.0%
Asian 22.3%
White 16.0%
African American 14.9%
Two or More 5.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 41.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 73.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 73.2, Walnut Glen Acad for Excel 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 Walnut Glen Acad for Excel 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 | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Garland H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rowlett H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lakeview Centennial H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Walnut Glen Acad for Excel'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 (~376 students)
Frequently asked questions about Walnut Glen Acad for Excel
How many students attend Walnut Glen Acad for Excel?
Walnut Glen Acad for Excel has 376 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Garland, TX. CCD year-over-year: 385 (2022-23) → 409 (2023-24), up 24.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Walnut Glen Acad for Excel?
The student-teacher ratio at Walnut Glen Acad for Excel is 13:1, which is 12% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 17% 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 Walnut Glen Acad for Excel?
50.4% of students at Walnut Glen Acad for Excel are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Walnut Glen Acad for Excel?
The largest demographic group at Walnut Glen Acad for Excel is Hispanic or Latino at 41.0% 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 Walnut Glen Acad for Excel?
Walnut Glen Acad for Excel has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (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 Walnut Glen Acad for Excel rank among elementary schools in Garland?
By Resource Investment Index, Walnut Glen Acad for Excel ranks #1 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 Walnut Glen Acad for Excel, 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.