Serving 418 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Gunter Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 418 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 27%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Gunter Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Gunter Elementary School's student population of 418 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has grown by 27% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Total Students
418 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Gunter Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Gunter Elementary School is 0.43, 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
#857 out of 8188 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
2%
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
19%
53%
Black
1%
13%
White
73%
26%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
95%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Gunter Elementary School's ranking?
Gunter Elementary School is ranked #857 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Gunter Elementary School often compared to?
Gunter Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Tioga School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Gunter Elementary School?
418 students attend Gunter Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Gunter Elementary School students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Gunter Elementary School?
Gunter Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Gunter Elementary School offer ?
Gunter Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4
What school district is Gunter Elementary School part of?
Gunter Elementary School is part of Gunter ISD School District.
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