KATHERINE STEPHENS EL

www.garlandisd.net/stephens

496 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Katherine Stephens Elementary School is a public school located in Rowlett, Texas, and serves as part of the Garland Independent School District (GISD). The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and student engagement. As part of the Garland ISD, the school benefits from the district’s focus on providing diverse educational opportunities and utilizing technology to prepare students for success in a global society.

The school is known for its commitment to community involvement and maintaining a positive campus culture where students feel encouraged to explore their interests. By offering a comprehensive curriculum tailored to elementary-aged children, Katherine Stephens Elementary works to build a strong foundational base in core subjects such as literacy, mathematics, and science. Prospective families can learn more about the school’s specific programs, upcoming events, and enrollment information by visiting their official district website.

496

Total Students

34.9

Full-Time Teachers

14.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

76.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for KATHERINE STEPHENS EL
Demographic	Student Count
White	66
Hispanic	284
Black	90
Asian	20
Two or More	32
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
284 (57.3%)
Black
90 (18.1%)
White
66 (13.3%)
Two or More
32 (6.5%)
Asian
20 (4.0%)
American Indian
3 (0.6%)
Pacific Islander
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)463-5790
Website:	http://www.garlandisd.net/stephens
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	496
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	34.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	374
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	4

* 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 59

Kindergarten 63

Grade 1 67

Grade 2 78

Grade 3 78

Grade 4 78

Grade 5 73

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for KATHERINE STEPHENS EL
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	59
Kindergarten	63
Grade 1	67
Grade 2	78
Grade 3	78
Grade 4	78
Grade 5	73

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for KATHERINE STEPHENS EL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	223	45%
Male	273	55%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)