At a glance
Reported students
586
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
39.61
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
14.8:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Texas elementary enrollment
63rd percentile
Compared with 4,659 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
562
Vernal Lister El: 586 reported students.
State peer staffing position
51st percentile
14.8:1 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
- 433
- Teachers (FTE)
- 37.16
- Student–teacher ratio
- 11.7:1
What the reported data says about Vernal Lister El
Vernal Lister 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 586 students for 2024–25.
Among 4,659 elementary schools in Texas with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 519 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 63rd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 14.8:1, 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 (35.2%) and Asian (30.7%). English learners represent 44.3% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 13.6%. 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 Vernal Lister El
- 1How do the reported 14.8:1 student–teacher ratio and 39.61 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
- 44.3%
- Students with disabilities
- 13.6%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 79.4%
- 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
- White9.4%
- Hispanic35.2%
- Black19.8%
- Asian30.7%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial4.6%
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.
Herfurth El
Elementary · Grades PK–05
590 reported students
Keeley El
Elementary · Grades PK–05
582 reported students
Classical Center at Vial El
Elementary · Grades PK–05
572 reported students
Norma Dorsey El
Elementary · Grades PK–05
571 reported students
Handley STEM El
Elementary · Grades KG–05
563 reported students
Beaver Technology Center
Elementary · Grades PK–05
562 reported students
Public schools near Vernal Lister 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harmony Science Academy - Garland Elementary · Charter · Harmony Public Schools - North Texas | PK–06 | 759 | 1 mi |
| Weaver El Elementary · Garland ISD | PK–05 | 460 | 1.2 mi |
| Northlake El Elementary · Garland ISD | PK–05 | 526 | 1.3 mi |
| John W Armstrong El Elementary · Garland ISD | PK–05 | 724 | 1.8 mi |
| Shorehaven El Elementary · Garland ISD | PK–05 | 350 | 1.9 mi |
| Cooper El Elementary · Garland ISD | PK–05 | 398 | 2 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Vernal Lister El
What grades does Vernal Lister El serve?
Vernal Lister 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 Vernal Lister El?
Vernal Lister El reported 586 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 63rd percentile among 4,659 Texas elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 433 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Vernal Lister El?
The calculated ratio is 14.8:1, based on 586 students and 39.61 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 Vernal Lister El a public, charter, or magnet school?
Vernal Lister 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 Vernal Lister El students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
79.4% 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 Vernal Lister El in?
Vernal Lister 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 Vernal Lister El?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Harmony Science Academy - Garland (1 mi), Weaver El (1.2 mi), Northlake El (1.3 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.