Serving 149 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Gossett 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 top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 40-49% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 40-49% (which was approximately equal to the Texas state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 was lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
149 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)40-49%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)40-49%
47%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Hispanic
39%
54%
Black
2%
13%
White
58%
24%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average), while 40-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% TX state average).
How many students attend Gossett Elementary School?
149 students attend Gossett Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Gossett Elementary School students are White, 39% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Gossett Elementary School?
Gossett Elementary School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Gossett Elementary School offer ?
Gossett Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Gossett Elementary School part of?
Gossett Elementary School is part of Rankin Independent School District.
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