Serving 1,116 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Gilmer Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 47% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 41%). 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 14:1 is equal to the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% 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: 1,116 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 43%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 47% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 48% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Gilmer Elementary School's student population of 1,116 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 77 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Total Students
1,116 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
77 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Gilmer Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Gilmer Elementary School is 0.61, 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
#3502 out of 8188 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
23%
53%
Black
10%
13%
White
57%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
86%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Gilmer Elementary School's ranking?
Gilmer Elementary School is ranked #3502 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Gilmer Elementary School often compared to?
Gilmer Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Harmony Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
47% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 48% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Gilmer Elementary School?
1,116 students attend Gilmer Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Gilmer Elementary School students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Gilmer Elementary School?
Gilmer Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Gilmer Elementary School offer ?
Gilmer Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4
What school district is Gilmer Elementary School part of?
Gilmer Elementary School is part of Gilmer ISD School District.
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