Vernal Lister Elementary

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Vernal Lister Elementary is a public elementary school in Garland, Texas, serving 537 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Garland Independent School District, which is ranked 535 out of 968 districts in Texas and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Vernal Lister Elementary has a diverse student population, with a higher percentage of Hispanic (39.85%) and Asian (24.95%) students compared to the district and state averages. However, the school's academic performance, as measured by STAAR test scores, is generally lower than the district and state averages across all grade levels and subjects. For example, in 2023-2024, the school's 3rd grade reading proficiency rate was 42.53%, compared to the district's 49.39% and the state's 48.85%. The school's performance varies significantly across different student subgroups, with Asian and Hispanic students performing significantly worse than their peers. Nearby schools like John W. Armstrong Elementary and Luna Elementary, which are also part of the Garland Independent School District, significantly outperform Vernal Lister Elementary in academic achievement, despite serving similar student populations.

Vernal Lister Elementary has a high percentage of students (73.56% in 2022-2023) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a higher proportion of economically disadvantaged students. Despite spending more per student ($10,853 in 2020-2021) compared to the district and state averages, the school's academic performance remains below par, suggesting that simply increasing funding may not be the sole solution to improving student outcomes. The school may need to focus on implementing effective instructional practices and targeted interventions to address the specific needs of its diverse student population and improve student achievement.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 3131 Mars Dr
       Garland, TX  75040-3852


(972) 675-3030

District: Garland Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
3149th of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,853 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  13.9 Help
Number of students:  537

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
39.9%
Asian:
25.0%
African American:
17.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  73.6% Help


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Compare Details Vernal Lister Elementary ranks worse than 67.4% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks 32nd among 47 ranked elementary schools in the Garland Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 34.5. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Vernal Lister Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (39.9%), Asian (25%), African American (17.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 73.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Vernal Lister Elementary is 13.9, which is the 5th best among 47 elementary schools in the Garland Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Vernal Lister Elementary is $10,853, which is the 18th highest among 47 elementary schools in the Garland Independent School District (Isd).
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Vernal Lister Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Vernal Lister Elementary 3149th of 4675 Texas public elementary schools. (See Vernal Lister Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Garland Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Garland Independent School District (Isd) 535th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Vernal Lister Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Vernal Lister Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 59.61 1508th 4359 65.4%
2019 50.98 1974th 4479 55.9%
2021 33.10 2964th 4578 35.3%
2022 28.13 3471st 4581 24.2%
2023 33.60 3184th 4647 31.5%
2024 34.50 3149th 4675 32.6%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Vernal Lister Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 65.57 813th 3226 74.8%
2019 67.75 731st 3333 78.1%
2021 47.26 1630th 3446 52.7%
2022 50.22 1638th 3487 53.0%
2023 51.50 1602nd 3556 54.9%
2024 50.34 1624th 3638 55.4%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Vernal Lister Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 76.54 382nd 3558 89.3%
2019 58.16 1021st 3684 72.3%
2021 32.93 2565th 3799 32.5%
2022 53.85 1356th 3952 65.7%
2023 32.27 2960th 4086 27.6%
2024 17.37 3969th 4261 6.9%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Vernal Lister Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 63.31 1193rd 4264 72.0%
2019 62.21 1223rd 4309 71.6%
2021 43.91 2468th 4451 44.6%
2022 31.50 3420th 4477 23.6%
2023 32.61 3357th 4521 25.7%
2024 35.09 3235th 4560 29.1%
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Rank History for Female students at Vernal Lister Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 60.89 1435th 4306 66.7%
2019 50.92 1999th 4348 54.0%
2021 25.46 3495th 4499 22.3%
2022 23.76 3816th 4561 16.3%
2023 38.26 2889th 4588 37.0%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Vernal Lister Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 66.52 954th 4240 77.5%
2019 78.58 469th 4295 89.1%
2021 50.94 1764th 4331 59.3%
2022 51.10 2014th 4461 54.9%
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Rank History for Male students at Vernal Lister Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 55.28 1724th 4319 60.1%
2019 49.27 2055th 4357 52.8%
2021 41.92 2438th 4498 45.8%
2022 35.01 3069th 4563 32.7%
2023 30.43 3377th 4585 26.3%
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Rank History for Asian students at Vernal Lister Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 32.01 792nd 1005 21.2%
2019 26.93 851st 1009 15.7%
2021 15.28 874th 967 9.6%
2022 17.60 864th 957 9.7%
2023 27.70 849th 1015 16.4%
2024 21.26 925th 1035 10.6%
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Rank History for African American students at Vernal Lister Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 66.27 583rd 2483 76.5%
2019 47.46 1239th 2515 50.7%
2021 37.33 1526th 2444 37.6%
2022 33.50 1738th 2421 28.2%
2023 39.31 1481st 2443 39.4%
2024 38.07 1554th 2421 35.8%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Vernal Lister Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 47.18 2115th 4168 49.3%
2019 50.83 1933rd 4188 53.8%
2021 35.81 2857th 4329 34.0%
2022 25.68 3666th 4376 16.2%
2023 27.82 3494th 4401 20.6%
2024 22.22 3844th 4431 13.2%
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Rank History for White students at Vernal Lister Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 56.73 1272nd 3127 59.3%
2019 53.77 1418th 3142 54.9%
2021 21.80 2677th 3082 13.1%
2022 24.89 2585th 3082 16.1%
2023 25.68 2576th 3106 17.1%
2024 28.88 2444th 3078 20.6%
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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Texas Education Agency

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Enrollment information for Vernal Lister Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2016 94 78 102 197 9 0 16 0 496
2017 91 80 119 208 7 0 14 0 519
2018 75 76 94 201 7 0 16 0 469
2019 65 73 84 177 7 0 18 0 424
2020 57 85 83 164 8 0 18 0 415
2021 54 80 92 161 7 0 20 0 414
2022 72 101 117 196 1 0 20 0 507
2023 73 95 134 214 1 0 20 0 537

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Vernal Lister Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2016 496 33.0 15.0 61.5
2017 519 32.4 15.9 63.8
2018 469 30.3 15.4 64.6
2019 424 29.5 14.3 67
2020 415 27.7 14.9 68.4
2021 414 28.8 14.3 69.8
2022 507 37.1 13.6 78.1
2023 537 38.4 13.9 73.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Vernal Lister Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2016 496 33.0 15.0 61.5
2017 519 32.4 15.9 63.8
2018 469 30.3 15.4 64.6
2019 424 29.5 14.3 67
2020 415 27.7 14.9 68.4
2021 414 28.8 14.3 69.8
2022 507 37.1 13.6 78.1
2023 537 38.4 13.9 73.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Vernal Lister Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,184 (11.7%) $8,957 (88.3%) $10,140
2020 $1,264 (12.5%) $8,880 (87.5%) $10,144
2021 $1,525 (14.1%) $9,328 (85.9%) $10,853

Data source: Texas Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Vernal Lister Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1974th of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 3184th of 4647 Elementary schools
 24.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Vernal Lister Elementary)4748
 1%
   3rd Grade Reading (Garland Independent School District (Isd))4754
 7%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Vernal Lister Elementary)4746
 1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Garland Independent School District (Isd))5246
 6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
3rd Grade Reading (Vernal Lister Elementary)3825
 13%
   3rd Grade Reading (Garland Independent School District (Isd))4631
 15%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)3926
 13%
4th Grade Reading (Vernal Lister Elementary)4928
 21%
   4th Grade Reading (Garland Independent School District (Isd))4550
 5%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Vernal Lister Elementary)2331
 8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Garland Independent School District (Isd))4648
 2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%
4th Grade Reading (Vernal Lister Elementary)031
 31%
   4th Grade Reading (Garland Independent School District (Isd))2935
 6%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)2931
 2%
5th Grade Reading (Vernal Lister Elementary)5837
 21%
   5th Grade Reading (Garland Independent School District (Isd))5558
 3%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Vernal Lister Elementary)5737
 20%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Garland Independent School District (Isd))5851
 7%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5650
 6%
5th Grade Science (Vernal Lister Elementary)5116
 35%
   5th Grade Science (Garland Independent School District (Isd))4928
 21%
   5th Grade Science (Texas)4834
 14%
5th Grade Reading (Vernal Lister Elementary)2217
 5%
   5th Grade Reading (Garland Independent School District (Isd))5739
 18%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5333
 20%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students424537
 26.7%
African American7395
 30.1%
American Indian71
 85.7%
Asian84134
 59.5%
Hispanic177214
 20.9%
Pacific Islander00
White6573
 12.3%
Two or More Races1820
 11.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients67%73.6%
 6.6%


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Vernal Lister Elementary ranks 3149th of 4675 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 537 students attended Vernal Lister Elementary.

Students at Vernal Lister Elementary are 40% Hispanic, 25% Asian, 18% African American, 14% White, 4% Two or more races.


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