Overview
HANDLEY EL is a public primary serving grades 3–5 in GARLAND, Texas. The school enrolls 180 students. It is part of the GARLAND ISD district.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Texas state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Smaller-than-average class sizes
12:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Things to Consider
Higher share of students from low-income families
90% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelPrimary
Grade Span3–5
DistrictGARLAND ISD
County48113
CityGARLAND
ZIP75043
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID482034002026
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment180
White0.0%
Hispanic / Latino56.6%
Black / African American1.4%
Asian34.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native4.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races3.0%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.
FRL %90%
State Avg64%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)