Average
#3430 of 8,552 schools in TX
Top 40% in state
Based on limited data
Handley Stem EL
Elementary School · Garland ISD · Garland, TX
A Garland ISD elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 2nd.
3725 BROADWAY BLVD, Garland, TX 75043
- 15.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Estimated academic score. This school does not have standardized test data. Based on 60 schools in Garland.Learn more
Academics
Partial Profile · 2/3 metricsRequires 2+ years of test data
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Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
84.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Handley Stem EL sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 71Very Walkable
- Transit 26Some Transit
- Bike 47Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,225/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Garland), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$75,454
Median home value
$253,300
Median rent
$1,467/mo
College educated
24.6%
Homeownership
60.4%
Poverty rate
11.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 75043; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Club Hill Stem ELEnrollment path unverified | 4.5 | PK–2 | 0.8 mi | 232 | Compare → |
| George Washington Carver ELEnrollment path unverified | 5.2 | PK–5 | 0.8 mi | 649 | Compare → |
| Centerville ELEnrollment path unverified | 4.0 | PK–5 | 1.1 mi | 278 | Compare → |
| Shugart ELEnrollment path unverified | 3.1 | PK–5 | 1.1 mi | 478 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Garland ISD
- Schools in district
- 78
- Rank in district
- #21 of 75
- District spending per student
- $12,534NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 14.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Handley Stem EL is listed in GARLAND ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Handley Stem EL
Handley Stem EL is a public elementary school in Garland, TX, part of Garland ISD, serving approximately 198 students in grades Kindergarten-2nd with a 15.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10 and ranks #3,430 of 8,552 schools in TX. Based on limited data: 44% component coverage.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Handley Stem EL
What grades does Handley Stem EL serve?
Handley Stem EL serves students in grades Kindergarten through 2nd.
How many students attend Handley Stem EL?
Handley Stem EL has an enrollment of approximately 198 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Handley Stem EL?
The student-teacher ratio at Handley Stem EL is 15.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Handley Stem EL rank in TX?
Handley Stem EL ranks #3,430 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is Handley Stem EL's MySchoolScout rating?
Handley Stem EL has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Handley Stem EL a charter school?
No, Handley Stem EL is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Handley Stem EL a Title I school?
No, Handley Stem EL is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Handley Stem EL?
84.8% of students at Handley Stem EL qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 2nd
- Enrollment
- 198
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 13
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Dallas County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 11.6%
- Phone
- (972) 926-2540
- Area population (ZIP 75043)
- 63,733
- Area average commute
- 32.4 min
- Area median age
- 35
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 75043; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2023–24
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