At a glance
Reported students
542
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
33.09
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
16.4:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Texas elementary enrollment
55th percentile
Compared with 4,659 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
562
Bullock El: 542 reported students.
State peer staffing position
79th percentile
16.4:1 reported; state peer median 14.8:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 509
- Teachers (FTE)
- 36.22
- Student–teacher ratio
- 14.1:1
What the reported data says about Bullock El
Bullock El is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in Garland. It is one of 68 current school records connected to Garland ISD. NCES reports 542 students for 2024–25.
Among 4,659 elementary schools in Texas with comparable records, this school is close in size to the reported median of 519 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 55th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 16.4:1, above the Texas median of 14.8:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (74.5%) and Black (11.4%). English learners represent 66.6% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 11.6%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Bullock El
- 1How do the reported 16.4:1 student–teacher ratio and 33.09 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 66.6%
- Students with disabilities
- 11.6%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 96.1%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White1.5%
- Hispanic74.5%
- Black11.4%
- Asian9.2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.6%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
- Multiracial2.6%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Garland ISD
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Luna El
Elementary · Grades PK–05
544 reported students
Watson Technology Center
Elementary · Grades PK–05
529 reported students
Heather Glen Montclair El
Elementary · Grades PK–05
557 reported students
Northlake El
Elementary · Grades PK–05
526 reported students
Bradfield El
Elementary · Grades PK–05
525 reported students
Couch Collegiate Prep El
Elementary · Grades PK–05
524 reported students
Public schools near Bullock El
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bradfield El Elementary · Garland ISD | PK–05 | 525 | 0.6 mi |
| Walnut Glen Acad for Excel Elementary · Garland ISD | KG–05 | 376 | 0.8 mi |
| O Henry El Elementary · Richardson ISD | PK–06 | 464 | 0.9 mi |
| Beaver Technology Center Elementary · Garland ISD | PK–05 | 562 | 0.9 mi |
| Forestridge El Elementary · Richardson ISD | PK–06 | 497 | 1.1 mi |
| Davis El Elementary · Garland ISD | PK–05 | 478 | 1.3 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Bullock El
What grades does Bullock El serve?
Bullock El reports grades PK–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Garland ISD.
How many students attend Bullock El?
Bullock El reported 542 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 55th percentile among 4,659 Texas elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 509 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Bullock El?
The calculated ratio is 16.4:1, based on 542 students and 33.09 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Texas median for the same school level is 14.8:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Bullock El a public, charter, or magnet school?
Bullock El is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Garland ISD attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Bullock El students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
96.1% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Bullock El in?
Bullock El is part of Garland ISD, based in Garland, TX, which operates 68 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Bullock El?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Bradfield El (0.6 mi), Walnut Glen Acad for Excel (0.8 mi), O Henry El (0.9 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.