SOUTHGATE EL

SOUTHGATE EL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the GARLAND ISD school district, located in GARLAND, TX with about 486 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 35 teachers, SOUTHGATE EL has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

SOUTHGATE ELementary School is a public school located in Garland, Texas, and operates as part of the Garland Independent School District (GISD). Serving students in the local community, the school focuses on providing a foundational education tailored to the needs of its diverse student population. Like many schools within the Garland district, Southgate emphasizes academic growth, character development, and creating an inclusive environment that supports student achievement from early childhood through the elementary grades.

The school is deeply integrated into the surrounding Garland neighborhood, benefiting from the district's broad resources and commitment to innovative teaching practices. Its programming often includes a variety of extracurricular activities and support services designed to foster both intellectual and social-emotional development. For families seeking specific information regarding enrollment, extracurricular opportunities, or current campus initiatives, the school’s official website at [www.garlandisd.net/southgate](http://www.garlandisd.net/southgate) serves as the primary hub for administrative updates and community engagement.

For more information, contact SOUTHGATE EL at (972) 926-2590 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

1115 MAYFIELD AVE
GARLAND, TX 75041-5099
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SOUTHGATE EL is a public Title I school in GARLAND, TX with about 486 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Texas

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
GARLAND ISD
Total Students:
486
Teachers:
35.1
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 486 students

Hispanic/Latino
63.8%
Black or African American
15.2%
White
13.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native
3.9%
Two or more races
3.7%
Asian
0.4%

Female
48.8%
Male
51.2%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.