GARRISON EL

GARRISON ISD
459 N US HWY 59
GARRISON, TX 75946
355 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th
School Overview
Garrison Elementary, located in the small East Texas town of Garrison, serves as a foundational campus within the Garrison Independent School District. As a rural community school, it emphasizes a close-knit educational environment, focusing on core academic development and the personal growth of its student body. The school is dedicated to preparing young learners for future success by fostering a supportive culture that values both individual achievement and community involvement.

In addition to its academic programs, the school acts as a central hub for the families residing along the Highway 59 corridor in Shelby County. By leveraging its resources as part of the broader Garrison ISD, the elementary school works to balance traditional instruction with the needs of a modern, technology-integrated classroom. Through their official district website, the school maintains transparent communication with parents and the community, ensuring stakeholders stay informed about academic calendars, extracurricular opportunities, and district-wide initiatives.
355
Total Students
23.2
Full-Time Teachers
15.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
64.5%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    254 (71.5 %)
  • Black
    46 (13.0 %)
  • Hispanic
    38 (10.7 %)
  • Two or More
    17 (4.8 %)
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: GARRISON ISD
Phone: (936)347-7010
Website: http://www.garrisonisd.com
Grade Range: Pre-K - 5th
Total Students: 355
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 23.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 15.3
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 197
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 32

* 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 40
Kindergarten 49
Grade 1 58
Grade 2 53
Grade 3 49
Grade 4 54
Grade 5 52
Gender Ratio