Serving 153 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Gruver Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-69% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-69% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 153 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 55%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: The attendance zone for Gruver Elementary covers the entire Gruver school district, encompassing approximately 525 square miles in Gruver, TX. Families may typically expect a drive of 20 to 30 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 12.4 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 20.5 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Gruver Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Gruver Elementary School's student population of 153 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Total Students
153 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Gruver Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Gruver Elementary School is 0.53, 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
#1234 out of 8096 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
52%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
13%
White
45%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)3.9%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. 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 Gruver Elementary School's ranking?
Gruver Elementary School is ranked #1234 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 60-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Gruver Elementary School?
153 students attend Gruver Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Gruver Elementary School students are Hispanic, 45% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Gruver Elementary School?
Gruver Elementary School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Gruver Elementary School offer ?
Gruver Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4
What school district is Gruver Elementary School part of?
Gruver Elementary School is part of Gruver Independent School District.
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