Glenn Harmon Elementary School

5700 Petra Dr
Arlington, TX 76017
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 430 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Glenn Harmon Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 430 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 81%
  • : Bottom 50% in TX
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Glenn Harmon Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:

School Overview

Glenn Harmon Elementary School's student population of 430 students has declined by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
Total Students
430 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
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School Rankings

Glenn Harmon Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Glenn Harmon Elementary School is 0.70, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (TX)
#6883 out of 8188 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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20-24%
41%
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35-39%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Glenn Harmon Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
10%
5%
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Hispanic
22%
53%
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Black
46%
13%
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White
19%
26%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Texas.
0.70
This chart displays the diversity score of Glenn Harmon Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
81%
57%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Glenn Harmon Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Glenn Harmon Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Glenn Harmon Elementary School's ranking?
Glenn Harmon Elementary School is ranked #6883 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Glenn Harmon Elementary School?
430 students attend Glenn Harmon Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Glenn Harmon Elementary School students are Black, 22% of students are Hispanic, 19% of students are White, 10% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Glenn Harmon Elementary School?
Glenn Harmon Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Glenn Harmon Elementary School offer ?
Glenn Harmon Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4
What school district is Glenn Harmon Elementary School part of?
Glenn Harmon Elementary School is part of Mansfield Independent School District.
In what neighborhood is Glenn Harmon Elementary School located?
Glenn Harmon Elementary School is located in the Southeast Arlington neighborhood of Arlington, TX. There are 25 other public schools located in Southeast Arlington.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 430 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 81%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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