HERFURTH EL

www.garlandisd.net/herfurth

539 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Herfurth Elementary School is a public school located in Rowlett, Texas, serving students as part of the Garland Independent School District (GISD). Situated at 7500 Miller Road, the school operates within a district known for its commitment to diverse learning opportunities and choice-based education. As a neighborhood elementary school, Herfurth focuses on establishing a strong academic foundation for children in the early stages of their education, typically serving students from kindergarten through the fifth grade.

The school community emphasizes a supportive environment aimed at fostering both academic growth and social-emotional development. By leveraging the resources of the Garland ISD—which includes a wide array of extracurricular programs and modern instructional technology—Herfurth Elementary strives to prepare its students for success as they transition into middle school. For families interested in specific curriculum details, school-wide events, or enrollment procedures, the school maintains an active presence on the district website, providing a centralized hub for communication between educators, parents, and the local Rowlett community.

539

Total Students

32.7

Full-Time Teachers

16.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

51.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for HERFURTH EL
Demographic	Student Count
White	133
Hispanic	219
Black	92
Asian	48
Two or More	43
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	3

Hispanic
219 (40.6 %)
White
133 (24.7 %)
Black
92 (17.1 %)
Asian
48 (8.9 %)
Two or More
43 (8.0 %)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.6 %)
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)475-7994
Website:	http://www.garlandisd.net/herfurth
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	539
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	32.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	225
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	50

* 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 83

Kindergarten 93

Grade 1 87

Grade 2 86

Grade 3 76

Grade 4 61

Grade 5 53