CLASSICAL CENTER AT VIAL EL

www.garlandisd.net/vial

556 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

The Classical Center at Vial Elementary, located in Garland, Texas, is a specialized magnet school within the Garland Independent School District that focuses on a rigorous, content-rich curriculum. Unlike traditional neighborhood schools, the Classical Center emphasizes a classical model of education, which prioritizes core academic subjects, historical literacy, and the development of strong critical thinking skills. By fostering an environment centered on intellectual discipline and character development, the school aims to provide students with a solid foundation in the liberal arts and sciences.

Beyond its academic core, the school is known for its structured environment and high expectations for student conduct and engagement. The Classical Center at Vial attracts families who prioritize a traditional, back-to-basics pedagogical approach that stresses mastery of foundational concepts. Through its unique mission, the school prepares its elementary students for long-term academic success, encouraging them to become articulate, well-read, and responsible citizens within their community.

556

Total Students

36.9

Full-Time Teachers

15.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

55.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for CLASSICAL CENTER AT VIAL EL
Demographic	Student Count
White	75
Hispanic	290
Black	123
Asian	32
Two or More	33
American Indian	3

Hispanic
290 (52.2 %)
Black
123 (22.1 %)
White
75 (13.5 %)
Two or More
33 (5.9 %)
Asian
32 (5.8 %)
American Indian
3 (0.5 %)

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)240-3710
Website:	http://www.garlandisd.net/vial
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	556
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	36.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	303
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	6

* 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

Kindergarten 72

Grade 1 96

Grade 2 99

Grade 3 93

Grade 4 93

Grade 5 103

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for CLASSICAL CENTER AT VIAL EL
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	72
Grade 1	96
Grade 2	99
Grade 3	93
Grade 4	93
Grade 5	103

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for CLASSICAL CENTER AT VIAL EL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	294	52.9%
Male	262	47.1%

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th