O HENRY EL
O HENRY EL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the RICHARDSON ISD school district, located in GARLAND, TX with about 453 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 6th 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, O HENRY 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.
O. Henry Elementary School, located on Tynes Drive in Garland, Texas, is a part of the Richardson Independent School District (RISD). The school serves a diverse student population, reflecting the broader demographics of the Garland and Richardson communities. As part of RISD, the school is committed to providing a comprehensive academic program that focuses on foundational literacy, numeracy, and social-emotional development, aiming to prepare students for success in middle school and beyond.
The school environment at O. Henry emphasizes community involvement and a structured approach to learning. By leveraging the resources of the larger Richardson school system, the campus provides its students with access to district-wide initiatives, extracurricular opportunities, and dedicated support services. As a neighborhood school, it serves as a central hub for families in the area, striving to foster an inclusive culture that encourages both academic achievement and the personal growth of its student body.
For more information, contact O HENRY EL at (469) 593-8200 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
GARLAND, TX 75042-4107
(469) 593-8200
O HENRY EL is a public Title I school in GARLAND, TX with about 453 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Texas
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- RICHARDSON ISD
- Total Students:
- 453
- Teachers:
- 30.09
- 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 453 students
- Hispanic/Latino
- 55.6%
- Asian
- 17.9%
- Black or African American
- 14.1%
- White
- 10.2%
- Two or more races
- 1.5%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.7%
- Female
- 44.8%
- Male
- 55.2%
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.