WALNUT GLEN ACAD FOR EXCEL

www.garlandisd.net/walnutglen

376 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Walnut Glen Academy for Excellence, located in Garland, Texas, is a specialized magnet school within the Garland Independent School District (GISD). The school is distinguished by its rigorous academic curriculum, which is designed to challenge high-achieving students and provide an enriched learning environment that goes beyond the standard state requirements. As a magnet program, it draws students from across the district who demonstrate a strong aptitude for academics and a desire for an accelerated pace of instruction.

The school emphasizes a well-rounded educational experience that integrates core subjects with critical thinking, creativity, and problem-solving skills. By fostering a community of motivated learners, Walnut Glen aims to prepare its students for advanced academic tracks in middle and high school. The academy is noted for its structured and supportive atmosphere, where educators focus on developing both the intellectual potential and the character of each student, ensuring they are equipped for long-term success in an increasingly competitive educational landscape.

376

Total Students

26.8

Full-Time Teachers

14.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

59.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for WALNUT GLEN ACAD FOR EXCEL
Demographic	Student Count
White	60
Hispanic	154
Black	56
Asian	84
Two or More	20
American Indian	2

Hispanic
154 (41.0%)
Asian
84 (22.3%)
White
60 (16.0%)
Black
56 (14.9%)
Two or More
20 (5.3%)
American Indian
2 (0.5%)

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)494-8330
Website:	http://www.garlandisd.net/walnutglen
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	376
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	26.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	218
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	6

* 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

Kindergarten 50

Grade 1 53

Grade 2 50

Grade 3 70

Grade 4 75

Grade 5 78