NORMA DORSEY EL

www.garlandisd.net/dorsey

571 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Norma Dorsey Elementary is a public school located in Rowlett, Texas, and is part of the Garland Independent School District (GISD). Serving students in the local community, the school focuses on fostering academic growth and character development within a supportive educational environment. As part of the Garland ISD, the school benefits from the district’s diverse programming and commitment to preparing students for success in higher education and beyond.

The school is known for its dedication to building a strong foundation in core subjects such as literacy and mathematics, while also emphasizing social-emotional learning. By leveraging its resources and proximity to the Rowlett area, Norma Dorsey Elementary works to create a collaborative atmosphere between teachers, students, and parents. For families interested in specific curriculum details, school events, or registration information, the official school website provides comprehensive updates and contact resources.

571

Total Students

35.5

Full-Time Teachers

16.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

56.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for NORMA DORSEY EL
Demographic	Student Count
White	121
Hispanic	258
Black	109
Asian	56
Two or More	21
American Indian	6

Hispanic
258 (45.2%)
White
121 (21.2%)
Black
109 (19.1%)
Asian
56 (9.8%)
Two or More
21 (3.7%)
American Indian
6 (1.1%)

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)463-5595
Website:	http://www.garlandisd.net/dorsey
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	571
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	35.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	318
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 22

Kindergarten 76

Grade 1 86

Grade 2 92

Grade 3 92

Grade 4 110

Grade 5 93

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for NORMA DORSEY EL
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	22
Kindergarten	76
Grade 1	86
Grade 2	92
Grade 3	92
Grade 4	110
Grade 5	93

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for NORMA DORSEY EL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	272	47.6%
Male	299	52.4%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)