At a glance
Reported students
524
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
33.22
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
15.8:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Texas elementary enrollment
51st percentile
Compared with 4,659 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
562
Couch Collegiate Prep El: 524 reported students.
State peer staffing position
70th percentile
15.8:1 reported; state peer median 14.8:1. Ratio is not class size.
What the reported data says about Couch Collegiate Prep El
Couch Collegiate Prep 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 524 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 51st percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 15.8:1, close to 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 (43.1%) and Black (33.2%). These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Couch Collegiate Prep El
- 1How do the reported 15.8:1 student–teacher ratio and 33.22 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?
- 3How many counselors, nurses, psychologists, and social workers currently serve students?
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 78.1%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White9.7%
- Hispanic43.1%
- Black33.2%
- Asian7.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.8%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
- Multiracial5.7%
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.
Other schools in Garland ISD
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Bradfield El
Elementary · Grades PK–05
525 reported students
Northlake El
Elementary · Grades PK–05
526 reported students
Watson Technology Center
Elementary · Grades PK–05
529 reported students
Bullock El
Elementary · Grades PK–05
542 reported students
Luna El
Elementary · Grades PK–05
544 reported students
Katherine Stephens El
Elementary · Grades PK–05
496 reported students
Public schools near Couch Collegiate Prep 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Toler El Elementary · Garland ISD | PK–05 | 425 | 1.4 mi |
| Shugart El Elementary · Garland ISD | PK–05 | 471 | 1.5 mi |
| George Washington Carver El Elementary · Garland ISD | PK–05 | 640 | 2 mi |
| Classical Center at Vial El Elementary · Garland ISD | PK–05 | 572 | 2.3 mi |
| Rowlett El Elementary · Garland ISD | PK–05 | 486 | 2.5 mi |
| Handley STEM El Elementary · Garland ISD | KG–05 | 563 | 2.6 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Couch Collegiate Prep El
What grades does Couch Collegiate Prep El serve?
Couch Collegiate Prep 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 Couch Collegiate Prep El?
Couch Collegiate Prep El reported 524 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 51st percentile among 4,659 Texas elementary schools reporting enrollment.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Couch Collegiate Prep El?
The calculated ratio is 15.8:1, based on 524 students and 33.22 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 Couch Collegiate Prep El a public, charter, or magnet school?
Couch Collegiate Prep 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 Couch Collegiate Prep El students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
78.1% 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 Couch Collegiate Prep El in?
Couch Collegiate Prep 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 Couch Collegiate Prep El?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Toler El (1.4 mi), Shugart El (1.5 mi), George Washington Carver El (2 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.