GARDEN CITY EL

GARDEN CITY EL is one of the tiny primary schools in GARDEN CITY, Texas, overseen by GLASSCOCK COUNTY ISD, with 136 students on its rolls from grades pre-K through 5. Compared to the state average of about 519 students per school, that is 74% smaller than typical.

Across the 2 schools in GLASSCOCK COUNTY ISD (293 students total), GARDEN CITY EL accounts for its share of the district's footprint.

In terms of who attends, GARDEN CITY EL reports that White students make up the majority at 60%. Other groups include 40% Hispanic. That is considerably less White than the county at large, where the share is closer to 71%.

On the resource side, Staff filings list 17 full-time-equivalent teachers, which works out to roughly 8.1:1 students per teacher. Statewide, the average ratio sits near 15.1:1, putting GARDEN CITY EL tighter than the state norm the norm.

In the broader community, the surrounding county (Glasscock County) shows that median household earnings sit near $101,250, about 29% of the adult population holds a bachelor's degree or above, and census figures put the poverty rate at about 7%. Across Glasscock County's 2 public schools (combined enrollment of about 293 students), GARDEN CITY EL is one campus in the mix.

GARDEN CITY H S is the nearest neighboring public school, about 0.0 miles from this campus.

The campus sits in a countryside setting.

Looking at the recent track record. GARDEN CITY EL's enrollment has ticked down 17% since 2018, when it stood at 164 (now 136). Class-load math has narrowed: from 9.8:1 in 2018 to 8.1:1 in 2025.

On the community side, the page collects discussion, questions, and updates around classroom updates, athletics, and weather closures. Parents, students, alumni, and staff are welcome to weigh in.