IGNITE COMMUNITY SCHOOL - GARLAND

www.responsiveed.com

Charter School 227 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Vista Academy of Garland is a tuition-free public charter school serving students in the Garland, Texas area. It operates under the umbrella of ResponsiveEd, a well-known charter school system that manages a variety of educational models across the state. The school is designed to offer an alternative to the traditional public school setting, focusing on a structured academic environment that emphasizes core subjects, character development, and college or career readiness.

As part of the ResponsiveEd network, the school typically utilizes a streamlined curriculum aimed at meeting Texas state standards while providing personalized attention to student progress. The campus at 3024 Anita Dr. reflects the organization's commitment to creating accessible, community-based learning environments. Families interested in the school generally look toward Vista Academy for its emphasis on small-group instruction, a supportive school culture, and a standardized approach to academic excellence.

227

Total Students

14.0

Full-Time Teachers

16.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

91.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for IGNITE COMMUNITY SCHOOL - GARLAND
Demographic	Student Count
White	12
Hispanic	175
Black	33
Asian	4
Two or More	1
American Indian	2

Hispanic
175 (77.1%)
Black
33 (14.5%)
White
12 (5.3%)
Asian
4 (1.8%)
American Indian
2 (0.9%)
Two or More
1 (0.4%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	TEXAS COLLEGE PREPARATORY ACADEMIES
Phone:	(972)840-1100
Website:	http://www.responsiveed.com
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	227
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	14.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	208
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 18

Kindergarten 16

Grade 1 22

Grade 2 24

Grade 3 29

Grade 4 24

Grade 5 22

Grade 6 24

Grade 7 22

Grade 8 26

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for IGNITE COMMUNITY SCHOOL - GARLAND
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	18
Kindergarten	16
Grade 1	22
Grade 2	24
Grade 3	29
Grade 4	24
Grade 5	22
Grade 6	24
Grade 7	22
Grade 8	26

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for IGNITE COMMUNITY SCHOOL - GARLAND
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	111	48.9%
Male	116	51.1%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)