Gatesville Primary serves 287 students in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten.
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 287 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 33%
- Attendance Zone: Gatesville Primary School serves the entire Gatesville, TX district, encompassing an attendance area of approximately 488.3 square miles. Families living within this zone can expect a typical drive of 20 to 30 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest distance from the school to the edge of the zone being about 21.9 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Gatesville Primary's student population of 287 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Total Students
287 students
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Gatesville Primary is 0.47, 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.
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
29%
54%
Black
1%
13%
White
67%
24%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)13.9%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
56%
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 schools are Gatesville Primary often compared to?
Gatesville Primaryis often viewed alongside schools like Gatesville Intermediate School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Gatesville Primary?
287 students attend Gatesville Primary.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Gatesville Primary students are White, 29% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Gatesville Primary?
Gatesville Primary has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Gatesville Primary offer ?
Gatesville Primary offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
What school district is Gatesville Primary part of?
Gatesville Primary is part of Gatesville Independent School District.
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