Serving 671 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Gilbert Willie 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 26% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 36% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 671 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 81%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 26% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 36% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Gilbert Willie Sr Elementary School's student population of 671 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
671 students
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
School Rankings
Gilbert Willie 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 Willie Sr Elementary School is 0.64, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#6943 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
52%
54%
Black
23%
13%
White
19%
24%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)28.2%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Gilbert Willie Sr Elementary School's ranking?
Gilbert Willie Sr Elementary School is ranked #6943 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Gilbert Willie Sr Elementary School often compared to?
Gilbert Willie Sr Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Dr Bruce Wood Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
26% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 36% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Gilbert Willie Sr Elementary School?
671 students attend Gilbert Willie Sr Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Gilbert Willie Sr Elementary School students are Hispanic, 23% of students are Black, 19% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Gilbert Willie Sr Elementary School?
Gilbert Willie Sr Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Gilbert Willie Sr Elementary School offer ?
Gilbert Willie Sr Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Gilbert Willie Sr Elementary School part of?
Gilbert Willie Sr Elementary School is part of Terrell Independent School District.
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