GLEN COUCH EL

GARLAND ISD
4349 WATERHOUSE DR
GARLAND, TX 75043
325 Students
Not reported M - M
School Overview
Glen Couch Elementary School is a public school located in Garland, Texas, serving students as part of the Garland Independent School District (GISD). The school is committed to fostering a supportive and engaging academic environment that emphasizes core educational standards, character development, and student growth. By utilizing the resources and curriculum frameworks provided by Garland ISD, the school aims to prepare its diverse student body for future academic success through a blend of rigorous instruction and community-focused initiatives.

As a member of the Garland ISD community, Glen Couch Elementary prioritizes a collaborative partnership between educators, families, and the surrounding neighborhood. The school’s programming typically focuses on foundational literacy and numeracy, while also offering opportunities for students to develop social-emotional skills. Through its official website, the school maintains clear communication with parents regarding district policies, campus events, and academic calendars, ensuring that the local community remains closely connected to the school’s ongoing efforts to provide a quality education.
325
Total Students
23.2
Full-Time Teachers
14.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Black
    138 (42.5%)
  • Hispanic
    112 (34.5%)
  • White
    38 (11.7%)
  • Asian
    20 (6.2%)
  • Two or More
    16 (4.9%)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.3%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Closed
School Level: Not reported
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: N/A
Shared Time Status: N/A
District: GARLAND ISD
Phone: (972)240-1801
Website: http://www.garlandisd.net/couch
Grade Range: M - M
Total Students: 325
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 23.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 14.0
NSLP Participation:1 N/A
Qualified Free Lunch: N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch: N/A

* 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
Grade 2 74
Grade 3 80
Grade 4 75
Grade 5 96
Gender Ratio