Steadham Elementary School serves 477 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Steadham 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% (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 28% (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 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 477 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 80%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 15% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Steadham Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Steadham Elementary School's student population of 477 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
477 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Steadham 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 Steadham Elementary School is 0.71, which is more 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
#6657 out of 8079 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
37%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
42%

Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1

American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
5%

Hispanic
41%
53%

Black
29%
13%

White
20%
26%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
3%

All Ethnic Groups



Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
57%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
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 Steadham Elementary School's ranking?
Steadham Elementary School is ranked #6657 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% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% TX state average), while 28% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% TX state average).
How many students attend Steadham Elementary School?
477 students attend Steadham Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Steadham Elementary School students are Hispanic, 29% of students are Black, 20% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Steadham Elementary School?
Steadham Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Steadham Elementary School offer ?
Steadham Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Steadham Elementary School part of?
Steadham Elementary School is part of Garland ISD School District.
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