GARRISON EL

GARRISON EL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the GARRISON ISD school district, located in GARRISON, TX with about 360 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 23 teachers, GARRISON EL has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. 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.

GARRISON ELementary, located in the small East Texas town of Garrison, serves as a foundational campus within the Garrison Independent School District. As a rural community school, it emphasizes a close-knit educational environment, focusing on core academic development and the personal growth of its student body. The school is dedicated to preparing young learners for future success by fostering a supportive culture that values both individual achievement and community involvement.

In addition to its academic programs, the school acts as a central hub for the families residing along the Highway 59 corridor in Shelby County. By leveraging its resources as part of the broader Garrison ISD, the elementary school works to balance traditional instruction with the needs of a modern, technology-integrated classroom. Through their official district website, the school maintains transparent communication with parents and the community, ensuring stakeholders stay informed about academic calendars, extracurricular opportunities, and district-wide initiatives.

For more information, contact GARRISON EL at (936) 347-7010 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.