JOHN W ARMSTRONG EL

www.garlandisd.net/armstrong

724 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

John W. Armstrong Elementary is a public school located in Sachse, Texas, serving students as part of the Garland Independent School District (GISD). The school is committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive educational environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and student engagement. By leveraging the resources of the Garland ISD, the school provides a diverse curriculum designed to prepare elementary-aged children for future academic success while focusing on the specific needs of its local community.

The school is well-regarded for its focus on building a strong partnership between educators, families, and the surrounding Sachse neighborhood. Through a variety of extracurricular activities and classroom initiatives, Armstrong Elementary strives to create a well-rounded experience that encourages creativity, critical thinking, and social-emotional learning. Prospective families can find further information regarding school policies, academic calendars, and campus news on their official district website.

724

Total Students

40.8

Full-Time Teachers

17.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

41.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for JOHN W ARMSTRONG EL
Demographic	Student Count
White	244
Hispanic	173
Black	98
Asian	154
Two or More	47
American Indian	6
Pacific Islander	2

White
244 (33.7%)
Hispanic
173 (23.9%)
Asian
154 (21.3%)
Black
98 (13.5%)
Two or More
47 (6.5%)
American Indian
6 (0.8%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.3%)

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)414-7480
Website:	http://www.garlandisd.net/armstrong
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	724
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	40.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	238
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	60

* 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 13

Kindergarten 113

Grade 1 110

Grade 2 112

Grade 3 114

Grade 4 126

Grade 5 136

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for JOHN W ARMSTRONG EL
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	13
Kindergarten	113
Grade 1	110
Grade 2	112
Grade 3	114
Grade 4	126
Grade 5	136

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for JOHN W ARMSTRONG EL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	357	49.3%
Male	367	50.7%

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th