SOUTHGATE EL

www.garlandisd.net/southgate

227 Students

Elementary School 2nd - 5th

School Overview

Southgate Elementary School is a public school located in Garland, Texas, and operates as part of the Garland Independent School District (GISD). Serving students in the local community, the school focuses on providing a foundational education tailored to the needs of its diverse student population. Like many schools within the Garland district, Southgate emphasizes academic growth, character development, and creating an inclusive environment that supports student achievement from early childhood through the elementary grades.

The school is deeply integrated into the surrounding Garland neighborhood, benefiting from the district's broad resources and commitment to innovative teaching practices. Its programming often includes a variety of extracurricular activities and support services designed to foster both intellectual and social-emotional development. For families seeking specific information regarding enrollment, extracurricular opportunities, or current campus initiatives, the school’s official website at [www.garlandisd.net/southgate](http://www.garlandisd.net/southgate) serves as the primary hub for administrative updates and community engagement.

227

Total Students

17.1

Full-Time Teachers

13.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for SOUTHGATE EL
Demographic	Student Count
White	13
Hispanic	167
Black	35
Asian	6
Two or More	4
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
167 (73.6 %)
Black
35 (15.4 %)
White
13 (5.7 %)
Asian
6 (2.6 %)
Two or More
4 (1.8 %)
American Indian
1 (0.4 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.4 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	GARLAND ISD
Phone:	(972)926-2590
Website:	http://www.garlandisd.net/southgate
Grade Range:	2nd - 5th
Total Students:	227
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	17.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.3
NSLP Participation:¹	N/A
Qualified Free Lunch:	N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	N/A

* 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

Grade 2 57

Grade 3 57

Grade 4 53

Grade 5 60

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for SOUTHGATE EL
Grade	Student Count
Grade 2	57
Grade 3	57
Grade 4	53
Grade 5	60

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for SOUTHGATE EL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	102	44.9%
Male	125	55.1%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)