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 (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 287 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 33%
- Attendance Zone: Gatesville Primary's attendance zone covers the entire school district in Gatesville, TX, spanning approximately 488.3 square miles. The typical drive to the school is between 20 to 30 minutes, with an average distance of 12.3 miles from the school to the edge of the zone, which extends up to 21.9 miles at its furthest point.
- 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
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
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
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
29%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
13%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
67%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)13.9%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
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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