Handley Stem Elementary School serves 198 students in grades Kindergarten-2.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 198 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Handley Stem Elementary School's student population of 198 students has grown by 66% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has grown by 85% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-2
Total Students
198 students
Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Students by Grade

School Rankings
The diversity score of Handley Stem Elementary School is 0.55, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
61%
53%
Black
29%
13%
White
4%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups


Eligible for Free Lunch
81%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Handley Stem Elementary School?
198 students attend Handley Stem Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Handley Stem Elementary School students are Hispanic, 29% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are White, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Handley Stem Elementary School?
Handley Stem Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Handley Stem Elementary School offer ?
Handley Stem Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-2
What school district is Handley Stem Elementary School part of?
Handley Stem Elementary School is part of Garland Independent School District.
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