VERNAL LISTER EL

www.garlandisd.net/lister

537 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Vernal Lister Elementary School is a public school located in Garland, Texas, serving students within the Garland Independent School District. The school is committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic excellence, character development, and student engagement. By utilizing a variety of instructional strategies, the school aims to meet the diverse needs of its student population, helping them build a strong foundation for future educational success.

Beyond its core curriculum, Vernal Lister Elementary focuses on creating a strong community spirit through active involvement from students, staff, and families. The school emphasizes the importance of a well-rounded education, often incorporating activities and programs that encourage social-emotional growth alongside traditional academics. With a focus on preparing students for the challenges of middle school and beyond, the school strives to cultivate a safe, collaborative atmosphere where every student is encouraged to achieve their personal best.

537

Total Students

38.4

Full-Time Teachers

14.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

86.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for VERNAL LISTER EL
Demographic	Student Count
White	73
Hispanic	214
Black	95
Asian	134
Two or More	20
American Indian	1

Hispanic
214 (39.9 %)
Asian
134 (25.0 %)
Black
95 (17.7 %)
White
73 (13.6 %)
Two or More
20 (3.7 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)

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)675-3030
Website:	http://www.garlandisd.net/lister
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	537
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	38.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	454
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	11

* 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 64

Kindergarten 96

Grade 1 86

Grade 2 80

Grade 3 81

Grade 4 69

Grade 5 61