Serving 715 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Gilbert Cuellar Sr Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 38% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is lower 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 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 715 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 38% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 48% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Gilbert Cuellar Sr. Elementary serves the eastern part of its Dallas, TX school district, encompassing an area of approximately 1.7 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 1.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Gilbert Cuellar Sr Elementary School's student population of 715 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 49 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
715 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
49 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Gilbert Cuellar Sr Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Gilbert Cuellar Sr Elementary School is 0.25, 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
#4525 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
n/a
Hispanic
86%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Black
10%
13%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
White
2%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
3%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)13.6%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
95%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
Showing 2014–2025. 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 is Gilbert Cuellar Sr Elementary School's ranking?
Gilbert Cuellar Sr Elementary School is ranked #4525 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
38% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 48% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Gilbert Cuellar Sr Elementary School?
715 students attend Gilbert Cuellar Sr Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Gilbert Cuellar Sr Elementary School students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Black, 2% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Gilbert Cuellar Sr Elementary School?
Gilbert Cuellar Sr Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Gilbert Cuellar Sr Elementary School offer ?
Gilbert Cuellar Sr Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Gilbert Cuellar Sr Elementary School part of?
Gilbert Cuellar Sr Elementary School is part of Dallas Independent School District.
In what neighborhood is Gilbert Cuellar Sr Elementary School located?
Gilbert Cuellar Sr Elementary School is located in the Pleasant Grove neighborhood of Dallas, TX. There are 13 other public schools located in Pleasant Grove.
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