At a glance
Reported students
382
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
34
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
11.2:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–04
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Texas elementary enrollment
23rd percentile
Compared with 4,659 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
532
Gardens El: 382 reported students.
State peer staffing position
6th percentile
11.2:1 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
- 414
- Teachers (FTE)
- 40.12
- Student–teacher ratio
- 10.3:1
What the reported data says about Gardens El
Gardens El is a public elementary school serving grades PK–04 in Pasadena. It is one of 67 current school records connected to Pasadena ISD. NCES reports 382 students for 2024–25.
Among 4,659 elementary schools in Texas with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 519 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 23rd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 11.2:1, below 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 (89.3%) and White (6%). English learners represent 40.6% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 22%. 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 Gardens El
- 1How do the reported 11.2:1 student–teacher ratio and 34 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
- 40.6%
- Students with disabilities
- 22%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 92.1%
- 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
- White6%
- Hispanic89.3%
- Black3.9%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.5%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial0.3%
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 Pasadena ISD
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Freeman El
Elementary · Grades PK–04
382 reported students
Morales El
Elementary · Grades PK–04
379 reported students
Parks El
Elementary · Grades PK–04
379 reported students
Golden Acres El
Elementary · Grades PK–04
390 reported students
Sparks El
Elementary · Grades PK–04
370 reported students
Kruse El
Elementary · Grades PK–04
408 reported students
Public schools near Gardens 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Red Bluff El Elementary · Pasadena ISD | PK–04 | 476 | 0.7 mi |
| Pomeroy El Elementary · Pasadena ISD | PK–04 | 769 | 0.8 mi |
| Kruse El Elementary · Pasadena ISD | PK–04 | 408 | 1 mi |
| Morales El Elementary · Pasadena ISD | PK–04 | 379 | 1.1 mi |
| Sparks El Elementary · Pasadena ISD | PK–04 | 370 | 1.2 mi |
| Richey El Elementary · Pasadena ISD | PK–04 | 505 | 1.5 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Gardens El
What grades does Gardens El serve?
Gardens El reports grades PK–04 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Pasadena ISD.
How many students attend Gardens El?
Gardens El reported 382 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 23rd percentile among 4,659 Texas elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 414 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Gardens El?
The calculated ratio is 11.2:1, based on 382 students and 34 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 Gardens El a public, charter, or magnet school?
Gardens El is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Pasadena ISD attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Gardens El students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
92.1% 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 Gardens El in?
Gardens El is part of Pasadena ISD, based in Pasadena, TX, which operates 67 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Gardens El?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Red Bluff El (0.7 mi), Pomeroy El (0.8 mi), Kruse El (1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.