HECTOR P GARCIA EL
HECTOR P GARCIA EL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the GRAND PRAIRIE ISD school district, located in GRAND PRAIRIE, TX with about 577 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. 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 36 teachers, HECTOR P GARCIA EL has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. 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.
Hector P. Garcia Elementary School is a public school located in Grand Prairie, Texas, serving students as part of the Grand Prairie Independent School District. Named after the distinguished Mexican-American physician, surgeon, and civil rights activist Dr. Hector P. Garcia, the school aims to uphold a legacy of community service and educational excellence. It provides a structured learning environment tailored to the needs of its diverse student population, focusing on foundational academic skills and character development.
The school is deeply integrated into the local Grand Prairie community, utilizing its resources to foster student engagement and parental involvement. With a commitment to the district’s broader mission of "Building Excellence," Garcia Elementary emphasizes a supportive atmosphere where students are encouraged to reach their full potential. The school’s digital presence and curriculum focus on preparing young learners for success in middle school and beyond, reflecting the values of leadership and civic responsibility associated with its namesake.
For more information, contact HECTOR P GARCIA EL at (972) 237-0001 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
GRAND PRAIRIE, TX 75050
(972) 237-0001
http://www.gpisd.org/garcia
HECTOR P GARCIA EL is a public Title I school in GRAND PRAIRIE, TX with about 577 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Texas
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- GRAND PRAIRIE ISD
- Total Students:
- 577
- Teachers:
- 36.84
- 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
* 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.
School Demographics for 577 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending HECTOR P GARCIA EL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 89% of the student body.
- Hispanic/Latino
- 89.1%
- White
- 7.5%
- Black or African American
- 1.7%
- Asian
- 1.2%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.3%
- Two or more races
- 0.2%
- Female
- 48.2%
- Male
- 51.8%
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.