WALNUT GLEN ACAD FOR EXCEL

WALNUT GLEN ACAD FOR EXCEL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the GARLAND ISD school district, located in GARLAND, TX with about 418 students offering grade levels from 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 30 teachers, WALNUT GLEN ACAD FOR EXCEL 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.

Walnut Glen Academy for Excellence, located in Garland, Texas, is a specialized magnet school within the Garland Independent School District (GISD). The school is distinguished by its rigorous academic curriculum, which is designed to challenge high-achieving students and provide an enriched learning environment that goes beyond the standard state requirements. As a magnet program, it draws students from across the district who demonstrate a strong aptitude for academics and a desire for an accelerated pace of instruction.

The school emphasizes a well-rounded educational experience that integrates core subjects with critical thinking, creativity, and problem-solving skills. By fostering a community of motivated learners, Walnut Glen aims to prepare its students for advanced academic tracks in middle and high school. The academy is noted for its structured and supportive atmosphere, where educators focus on developing both the intellectual potential and the character of each student, ensuring they are equipped for long-term success in an increasingly competitive educational landscape.

For more information, contact WALNUT GLEN ACAD FOR EXCEL at (972) 494-8330 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

3101 EDGEWOOD DR
GARLAND, TX 75042-6345
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WALNUT GLEN ACAD FOR EXCEL is a public Title I school in GARLAND, TX with about 418 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Texas

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Magnet school:
Yes
District:
GARLAND ISD
Total Students:
418
Teachers:
30.8
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
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 418 students

Hispanic/Latino
32.3%
White
23.2%
Black or African American
19.6%
Asian
17.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native
4.3%
Two or more races
2.9%

Female
50.5%
Male
49.5%

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.