VISTA ACADEMY OF GARLAND

www.responsiveed.com

Charter School 335 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Vista Academy of Garland is a tuition-free public charter school serving students in the Garland, Texas area. It operates under the umbrella of ResponsiveEd, a well-known charter school system that manages a variety of educational models across the state. The school is designed to offer an alternative to the traditional public school setting, focusing on a structured academic environment that emphasizes core subjects, character development, and college or career readiness.

As part of the ResponsiveEd network, the school typically utilizes a streamlined curriculum aimed at meeting Texas state standards while providing personalized attention to student progress. The campus at 3024 Anita Dr. reflects the organization's commitment to creating accessible, community-based learning environments. Families interested in the school generally look toward Vista Academy for its emphasis on small-group instruction, a supportive school culture, and a standardized approach to academic excellence.

335

Total Students

25.2

Full-Time Teachers

13.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

62.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for VISTA ACADEMY OF GARLAND
Demographic	Student Count
White	24
Hispanic	253
Black	49
Asian	5
Two or More	2
American Indian	2

Hispanic
253 (75.5 %)
Black
49 (14.6 %)
White
24 (7.2 %)
Asian
5 (1.5 %)
Two or More
2 (0.6 %)
American Indian
2 (0.6 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	TEXAS COLLEGE PREPARATORY ACADEMIES
Phone:	(972)840-1100
Website:	http://www.responsiveed.com
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	335
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	25.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	208
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 29

Kindergarten 30

Grade 1 44

Grade 2 33

Grade 3 30

Grade 4 28

Grade 5 20

Grade 6 39

Grade 7 43

Grade 8 39

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for VISTA ACADEMY OF GARLAND
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	29
Kindergarten	30
Grade 1	44
Grade 2	33
Grade 3	30
Grade 4	28
Grade 5	20
Grade 6	39
Grade 7	43
Grade 8	39

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for VISTA ACADEMY OF GARLAND
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	175	52.2%
Male	160	47.8%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)