Handley Stem Elementary School

Handley Stem Elementary School serves 563 students in grades Kindergarten-5. 
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 563 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 97%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

School Overview

Handley Stem Elementary School's student population of 563 students has grown by 373% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has grown by 428% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
563 students
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers

School Rankings

The diversity score of Handley Stem Elementary School is 0.46, 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.
This School
State Level (TX)
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
71%
54%
Black
19%
13%
White
3%
24%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
0.46
(22-23)
4.1%
23%
Eligible for Free Lunch
86%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Handley Stem Elementary School?
563 students attend Handley Stem Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Handley Stem Elementary School students are Hispanic, 19% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Handley Stem Elementary School?
Handley Stem Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Handley Stem Elementary School offer ?
Handley Stem Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Handley Stem Elementary School part of?
Handley Stem Elementary School is part of Garland Independent School District.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 563 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 97%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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