Public elementary schoolGrades PK–5Garland ISD

Vernal Lister Elementary

3131 Mars Dr, Garland, TX 75040 · (972) 675-3030

B
83 / 1002026 TEA rating
▼ Down 4 points from 2025Still a B, with a lower score than 2025 (87).
586students
14.8students per teacher
95.2%attendance
27thof 45 Garland ISD elementary schools
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BBBBACBRings: 1 and 2 miles
This schoolPublic school (2026 grade)PrivateWhat’s coming

Rating history

Vernal Lister Elementary has earned an A in 0 of its 6 A–F ratings since 2019.

TEA didn’t give A–F ratings in 2020 or 2021 (COVID). Scores are out of 100: 90+ is an A, 80–89 a B, 70–79 a C, 60–69 a D.

What makes up the 2026 grade

Student achievementC · 77

How students scored on STAAR tests.

School progressB · 84

How much students grew from last year, or how they did compared with schools with similar student populations.

Closing the gapsB · 81

How each student group did, including students from low-income families and English learners.

How students did on STAAR

Share of Vernal Lister Elementary tests at each level in spring 2025, across all grades and subjects. The dark tick is the Garland ISD elementary school average.

Approaches grade level69%
Meets grade level45%
Garland ISD elementary schools: 48.4%
Masters grade level22%

Students and teachers

From TEA’s 2024–25 school report card (TAPR).

586students in 2024–25Up 4% from 566 the year before
14.8students per teacher40 full-time teachers
20.2average class sizeGarland ISD elementary schools: 20.7
4.7 yrsteachers’ average time in the district
$64,856average teacher base pay
79.4%from low-income familiesGarland ISD elementary schools: 73.9%
48.5%English learners
1.5%in gifted & talented
13.5%chronically absentMissed 10% or more of school days (2023–24)
Students by race and ethnicity
Hispanic 35.2%Asian 30.7%African American 19.8%White 9.4%Two or More Races 4.6%

Is a home zoned here?

Attendance zones change, and many homes near a school are zoned somewhere else. Before you buy or rent, confirm the address with Garland ISD (district website).

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What’s coming nearby

From Realust’s What’s Coming tracker, within 2 miles of Vernal Lister Elementary.

ApprovedH-E-B at Firewheel Pkwy & PGBTEst. 2028 (permit records) · 0.5 mi away Under constructionSignatureCare ER GarlandDate TBD (state filing: work done Aug 2026) · 1.5 mi away

Nearby schools

Closest elementary schools and private schools, by straight-line distance.

BHarmony Science Academy - GarlandHarmony Public Schools - North Texas · 80 · 1.0 mi BWeaver ElementaryGarland ISD · 81 · 1.1 mi BNorthlake ElementaryGarland ISD · 86 · 1.2 mi BJohn W Armstrong ElementaryGarland ISD · 89 · 1.8 mi AShorehaven ElementaryGarland ISD · 90 · 1.9 mi CCooper ElementaryGarland ISD · 79 · 2.0 mi PPrep Montessori AcademyPrivate · PK–K · 0.7 mi PGarland Christian AcademyPrivate · PK–12 · 1.5 mi PMount Hebron Christian AcademyPrivate · PK–2 · 2.7 mi
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Questions about Vernal Lister Elementary

What is Vernal Lister Elementary’s TEA rating?

Vernal Lister Elementary earned a B (83 out of 100) in the Texas Education Agency’s 2026 A–F ratings, released in August 2026. It had a B (87) in 2025.

What grades does Vernal Lister Elementary serve?

Grades PK–5. It’s part of Garland ISD, at 3131 Mars Dr in Garland.

How many students go to Vernal Lister Elementary?

586 students in 2024–25, up 4% from 566 the year before. There are about 15 students for every teacher.

How does Vernal Lister Elementary compare with other Garland ISD elementary schools?

Its 2026 score ranks 27th of 45 Garland ISD elementary schools (tied with 1 other). 33% of them earned an A in 2026.

Which homes are zoned to Vernal Lister Elementary?

Attendance zones can change from year to year. Use Garland ISD’s school locator or call the district to confirm an address before you buy or rent.

Sources: Texas Education Agency 2019–2026 A–F accountability ratings (2026 released August 2026); TEA 2024–25 Texas Academic Performance Report (TAPR); TEA school directory; Realust What’s Coming tracker. District rankings and averages are Realust calculations from TEA data. Updated November 2026. See something out of date? Tell us.