WILLIAMS EL

WILLIAMS EL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the GARLAND ISD school district, located in GARLAND, TX with about 300 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 21 teachers, WILLIAMS EL has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. 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.

WILLIAMS ELementary School, located on Old Gate Lane in Garland, Texas, is a public school serving the Garland Independent School District (GISD). As a cornerstone of its local neighborhood, the school is dedicated to fostering an inclusive learning environment that focuses on foundational academic development. Its educational philosophy is rooted in the Garland ISD mission, which emphasizes preparing students for future success through a blend of rigorous classroom instruction, character development, and a focus on essential literacy and numeracy skills.

The school serves a diverse student body and prides itself on being an integral part of the surrounding community. Like other campuses within the district, WILLIAMS ELementary utilizes a variety of instructional resources and support systems to help students meet state standards and encourage lifelong learning. By maintaining a connection with the broader Garland ISD network, the school provides students with access to district-wide initiatives and programs designed to promote both academic achievement and social-emotional growth in a supportive, structured environment.

For more information, contact WILLIAMS EL at (972) 926-2610 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

1821 OLD GATE LN
GARLAND, TX 75042-8399
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WILLIAMS EL is a public Title I school in GARLAND, TX with about 300 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Texas

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
GARLAND ISD
Total Students:
300
Teachers:
21.21
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
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 300 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending WILLIAMS EL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 75% of the student body.

Hispanic/Latino
75.0%
White
12.3%
Black or African American
5.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native
3.3%
Two or more races
2.7%
Asian
1.7%

Female
47.7%
Male
52.3%

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.