Handley Elementary School serves 371 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
Handley Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 37%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 42%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 371 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Handley Elementary School's student population of 371 students has declined by 37% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has declined by 34% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
371 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Handley Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 8,079 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Handley Elementary School is 0.59, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#5948 out of 8079 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
5%
Hispanic
52%
53%
Black
37%
13%
White
5%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
78%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Handley Elementary School's ranking?
Handley Elementary School is ranked #5948 out of 8,079 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% TX state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% TX state average).
How many students attend Handley Elementary School?
371 students attend Handley Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Handley Elementary School students are Hispanic, 37% of students are Black, 5% of students are White, 3% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Handley Elementary School?
Handley Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Handley Elementary School offer ?
Handley Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Handley Elementary School part of?
Handley Elementary School is part of Garland ISD School District.
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