GARDEN RIDGE EL

9401 MUNICIPAL PKWY
GARDEN RIDGE, TX 78266

475 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Garden Ridge Elementary School, located at 9401 Municipal Pkwy in Garden Ridge, Texas, is a highly regarded public school serving students in the Comal Independent School District. Nestled in a quiet, suburban community, the school is well-known for its strong academic reputation and its focus on fostering a supportive, small-town atmosphere. It serves as a central hub for families in the area, often praised for its dedicated staff and active parent-teacher involvement, which contribute to a collaborative learning environment.

The school is committed to providing a well-rounded education that emphasizes both core academic excellence and character development. Beyond standard classroom instruction, Garden Ridge Elementary typically offers a variety of extracurricular opportunities and enrichment programs designed to engage young learners. With its emphasis on building a strong educational foundation, the school maintains a consistent focus on student success, making it a preferred choice for families seeking a nurturing and high-achieving environment for their children in the San Antonio metropolitan region.

475

Total Students

33.1

Full-Time Teachers

14.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

18.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for GARDEN RIDGE EL
Demographic	Student Count
White	276
Hispanic	135
Black	22
Asian	9
Two or More	33

White
276 (58.1%)
Hispanic
135 (28.4%)
Two or More
33 (6.9%)
Black
22 (4.6%)
Asian
9 (1.9%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	COMAL ISD
Phone:	(830)837-7000
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	475
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	33.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	76
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	12

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 19

Kindergarten 58

Grade 1 59

Grade 2 79

Grade 3 89

Grade 4 87

Grade 5 84