Serving 572 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Classical Center At Vial Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 58% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 67% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 572 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 89%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 58% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 67% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Classical Center At Vial Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Classical Center At Vial Elementary School's student population of 572 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
572 students
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Year Founded
1973
School Calendar
School Motto
We Learn, We Care, We Lead
School Rankings
Classical Center At Vial Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Classical Center At Vial Elementary School is 0.61, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1316 out of 8096 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
6%
6%
Hispanic
58%
54%
Black
19%
13%
White
11%
24%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Classical Center At Vial Elementary School's ranking?
Classical Center At Vial Elementary School is ranked #1316 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Classical Center At Vial Elementary School often compared to?
Classical Center At Vial Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Kimball Elementary School, Johnson Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
58% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 67% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Classical Center At Vial Elementary School?
572 students attend Classical Center At Vial Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Classical Center At Vial Elementary School students are Hispanic, 19% of students are Black, 11% of students are White, 6% of students are Asian, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Classical Center At Vial Elementary School?
Classical Center At Vial Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Classical Center At Vial Elementary School offer ?
Classical Center At Vial Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Classical Center At Vial Elementary School part of?
Classical Center At Vial Elementary School is part of Garland Independent School District.
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