ETHRIDGE EL

www.garlandisd.net/ethridge

642 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Ethridge Elementary is a public school located in Garland, Texas, and is part of the Garland Independent School District (GISD). Serving students in the local community, the school focuses on providing a comprehensive primary education that emphasizes academic growth, social development, and preparation for middle school. As with other schools in the district, Ethridge operates under the GISD philosophy of fostering a supportive learning environment that encourages student engagement and community involvement.

The school is known for its commitment to the success of its diverse student body, utilizing the district’s resources to implement standardized curriculum and enrichment opportunities. By leveraging its location on Sam Houston Drive, Ethridge maintains a strong connection to the surrounding Garland neighborhood, often serving as a focal point for families in the area. For parents and community members, the school’s official website acts as a central hub for updates on academic calendars, district policies, and extracurricular programs.

642

Total Students

38.1

Full-Time Teachers

16.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

87.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for ETHRIDGE EL
Demographic	Student Count
White	53
Hispanic	416
Black	76
Asian	72
Two or More	24
American Indian	1

Hispanic
416 (64.8%)
Black
76 (11.8%)
Asian
72 (11.2%)
White
53 (8.3%)
Two or More
24 (3.7%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)

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:	GARLAND ISD
Phone:	(972)675-3020
Website:	http://www.garlandisd.net/ethridge
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	642
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	38.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	549
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	15

* 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 1

Kindergarten 101

Grade 1 107

Grade 2 116

Grade 3 95

Grade 4 110

Grade 5 112

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for ETHRIDGE EL
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	1
Kindergarten	101
Grade 1	107
Grade 2	116
Grade 3	95
Grade 4	110
Grade 5	112

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for ETHRIDGE EL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	294	45.8%
Male	348	54.2%

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th