Gonzales Elementary School serves 500 students in grades Kindergarten-2.
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 500 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 73%
- Attendance Zone: Gonzales East Avenue Primary's attendance zone encompasses the entire Gonzales school district, covering an area of approximately 522.6 square miles. Families typically drive 20 to 30 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 13.5 miles to the edge of the zone and a maximum distance of 18.2 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Gonzales Elementary School's student population of 500 students has grown by 40% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-2
Total Students
500 students
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Gonzales Elementary School is 0.52, 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
19:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
64%
54%
Black
6%
13%
White
27%
24%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)27.4%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Gonzales Elementary School?
500 students attend Gonzales Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Gonzales Elementary School students are Hispanic, 27% of students are White, 6% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Gonzales Elementary School?
Gonzales Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Gonzales Elementary School offer ?
Gonzales Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-2
What school district is Gonzales Elementary School part of?
Gonzales Elementary School is part of Gonzales Independent School District.
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