JOHN W ARMSTRONG EL

www.garlandisd.net/armstrong

759 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

John W. Armstrong Elementary is a public school located in Sachse, Texas, serving students as part of the Garland Independent School District (GISD). The school is committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive educational environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and student engagement. By leveraging the resources of the Garland ISD, the school provides a diverse curriculum designed to prepare elementary-aged children for future academic success while focusing on the specific needs of its local community.

The school is well-regarded for its focus on building a strong partnership between educators, families, and the surrounding Sachse neighborhood. Through a variety of extracurricular activities and classroom initiatives, Armstrong Elementary strives to create a well-rounded experience that encourages creativity, critical thinking, and social-emotional learning. Prospective families can find further information regarding school policies, academic calendars, and campus news on their official district website.

759

Total Students

44.7

Full-Time Teachers

17.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

39.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for JOHN W ARMSTRONG EL
Demographic	Student Count
White	256
Hispanic	169
Black	99
Asian	198
Two or More	32
American Indian	4
Pacific Islander	1

White
256 (33.7 %)
Asian
198 (26.1 %)
Hispanic
169 (22.3 %)
Black
99 (13.0 %)
Two or More
32 (4.2 %)
American Indian
4 (0.5 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1 %)

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)414-7480
Website:	http://www.garlandisd.net/armstrong
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	759
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	44.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	238
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	60

* 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 14

Kindergarten 110

Grade 1 116

Grade 2 111

Grade 3 137

Grade 4 133

Grade 5 138

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for JOHN W ARMSTRONG EL
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	14
Kindergarten	110
Grade 1	116
Grade 2	111
Grade 3	137
Grade 4	133
Grade 5	138

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for JOHN W ARMSTRONG EL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	363	47.8%
Male	396	52.2%

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th