BACK EL

www.garlandisd.net/back

402 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

**Back Elementary School**, located at 7300 Bluebonnet Drive in Rowlett, Texas, is a public primary school serving the Garland Independent School District (GISD). As a neighborhood school, it is dedicated to providing foundational education to students in the surrounding community, focusing on academic growth, social-emotional development, and preparing children for success in their middle school years.

The school operates under the mission and resources of the Garland ISD, which emphasizes a diverse and inclusive learning environment. By leveraging the district’s established curriculum and support systems, Back Elementary fosters a collaborative atmosphere where teachers, staff, and families work together to support student achievement. Parents and community members can find detailed information regarding school calendars, academic programs, and district updates through the official school website at [garlandisd.net/back](http://www.garlandisd.net/back).

402

Total Students

27.1

Full-Time Teachers

14.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

69.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for BACK EL
Demographic	Student Count
White	47
Hispanic	133
Black	137
Asian	55
Two or More	30

Black
137 (34.1%)
Hispanic
133 (33.1%)
Asian
55 (13.7%)
White
47 (11.7%)
Two or More
30 (7.5%)

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)475-1884
Website:	http://www.garlandisd.net/back
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	402
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	27.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	274
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

Pre-Kindergarten 75

Kindergarten 61

Grade 1 68

Grade 2 50

Grade 3 47

Grade 4 46

Grade 5 55

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for BACK EL
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	75
Kindergarten	61
Grade 1	68
Grade 2	50
Grade 3	47
Grade 4	46
Grade 5	55

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for BACK EL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	172	42.8%
Male	230	57.2%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)