O HENRY EL

www.richardson.k12.tx.us/administration/sch

471 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

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.

471

Total Students

38.1

Full-Time Teachers

12.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

85.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for O HENRY EL
Demographic	Student Count
White	34
Hispanic	253
Black	60
Asian	115
Two or More	9

Hispanic
253 (53.7 %)
Asian
115 (24.4 %)
Black
60 (12.7 %)
White
34 (7.2 %)
Two or More
9 (1.9 %)

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:	RICHARDSON ISD
Phone:	(469)593-8200
Website:	http://www.richardson.k12.tx.us/administration/sch
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	471
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	38.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	395
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	8

* 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 62

Kindergarten 48

Grade 1 61

Grade 2 59

Grade 3 59

Grade 4 64

Grade 5 52

Grade 6 66