At a glance
Reported students
474
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
29.25
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
16.2:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Texas elementary enrollment
41st percentile
Compared with 4,659 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
562
Kimberlin Acad for Excel: 474 reported students.
State peer staffing position
76th percentile
16.2:1 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
- 477
- Teachers (FTE)
- 31.75
- Student–teacher ratio
- 15:1
What the reported data says about Kimberlin Acad for Excel
Kimberlin Acad for Excel 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 474 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 41st percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 16.2:1, 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 (33.5%) and White (29.3%). English learners represent 17.8% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 10.5%. 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 Kimberlin Acad for Excel
- 1How do the reported 16.2:1 student–teacher ratio and 29.25 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.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 17.8%
- Students with disabilities
- 10.5%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 36.5%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the 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
- White29.3%
- Hispanic33.5%
- Black18.6%
- Asian13.9%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial4.4%
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.
Shugart El
Elementary · Grades PK–05
471 reported students
Davis El
Elementary · Grades PK–05
478 reported students
Hickman El
Elementary · Grades PK–05
484 reported students
Liberty Grove El
Elementary · Grades PK–05
484 reported students
Rowlett El
Elementary · Grades PK–05
486 reported students
Weaver El
Elementary · Grades PK–05
460 reported students
Public schools near Kimberlin Acad for Excel
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Daugherty El Elementary · Garland ISD | KG–05 | 757 | 0.8 mi |
| Watson Technology Center Elementary · Garland ISD | PK–05 | 529 | 0.8 mi |
| Shorehaven El Elementary · Garland ISD | PK–05 | 350 | 1.3 mi |
| Hillside Acad for Excel Elementary · Garland ISD | KG–05 | 446 | 1.4 mi |
| Club Hill STEM El Elementary · Garland ISD | PK–05 | 443 | 1.6 mi |
| Ignite Community School - Garland Elementary · Charter · Texas College Preparatory Academies | PK–08 | 227 | 1.9 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Kimberlin Acad for Excel
What grades does Kimberlin Acad for Excel serve?
Kimberlin Acad for Excel 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 Kimberlin Acad for Excel?
Kimberlin Acad for Excel reported 474 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 41st percentile among 4,659 Texas elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 477 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Kimberlin Acad for Excel?
The calculated ratio is 16.2:1, based on 474 students and 29.25 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 Kimberlin Acad for Excel a public, charter, or magnet school?
Kimberlin Acad for Excel is a public school and is not a charter school; it is also identified as a magnet school. Admission can involve an application or lottery, so check enrollment windows with the school.
What share of Kimberlin Acad for Excel students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
36.5% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Kimberlin Acad for Excel in?
Kimberlin Acad for Excel 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 Kimberlin Acad for Excel?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Daugherty El (0.8 mi), Watson Technology Center (0.8 mi), Shorehaven El (1.3 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.