O Henry Elementary School

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O Henry Elementary School

Public Pre-K, Elementary School | Grade Pre-K-6
4100 Tynes Dr,  Garland, TX
Richardson Independent School District
4.2
476 Students
B+
Niche Grade
O. Henry Elementary School is a Richardson Independent School District public school. The school serves students in prekindergarten through sixth grade. The campus is located off Tynes Drive in Garland. The prekindergarten curriculum focuses on kindergarten readiness. The curriculum in kindergarten through sixth grade concentrates on four core courses. Every day students learn language arts and mathematics. They also learn science and social studies. Students take one art and two music classes during the school week. They also participate in physical education and health classes. These classes are part of the district’s Coordinated School Health initiative, which aims to educate students on living an active and healthy lifestyle. All coursework has been developed using the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills standards. Students aren’t required to wear a school uniform at O. Henry Elementary School, but there is an elementary student dress code. The dress code and the school’s Code of Conduct are available in the Student Handbook. The school mascot is the Mustangs. Upon the completion of elementary school, students will continue their education at one of the junior high schools in the BerknerLearning Community feeder pattern.

School Details

Head of School
Jennifer Wills
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Math Proficiency
56%
Reading Proficiency
57%

Niche Grade

B
Academics
A
Teachers
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Reading Proficiency
57%
Math Proficiency
56%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Teachers
33
Full Time Teachers
33
Teachers in First or Second Year
8.5%

GreatSchools Rating

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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
499:1

Student Diversity

Male
50.2%
Female
49.8%
Hispanic
63.6%
Asian
20.3%
Black
8.6%
White
5.8%
Two or more races
1.1%
Native American
<1%
Pacific Islander
<1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

GreatSchools Reviews
4.2 7 Reviews
5.0 other
1/28/2026
Our family has had nothing but great experiences at O. Henry Elementary over the years. I’d love for it to remain our best-kept secret in Richardson ISD, but this sweet school deserves every bit of recognition it gets."
1.0 parent
6/23/2025
The worst school my kids they been.
principal
3/30/2015
It is my honor to be principal of OHE. We have so much to offer our students and we are a beacon of light in our neighborhood. OHE is a friendly and welcoming place where kids come first! We are always looking to improve and build upon our strong foundation of academic achievement. We are proud to b...
5.0 teacher
3/30/2015
I am proud to be a Mustang! I have worked at O. Henry for 10 years and continue to enjoy this friendly neighborhood school where our families and students are loved. Our teachers work hard to build a strong academic foundation for every student making success achievable.

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O Henry Elementary School is a public school for students in grades Pre-K-6 in Garland, TX and is served by the Richardson Independent School District in Texas. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 476 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 14:1. Academic records show that 56% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 57% are proficient in reading. O Henry Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 8 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $284,864. Discover additional schools in the area, like Berkner High School, N Garland High School, Harmony Science Academy Dallas High, and more. Learn more about what Garland has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near O Henry Elementary School.

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