Serving 330 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, S Gus Alexander Jr 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 20-24% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 330 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: S Gus Alexander Jr. Elementary serves the southeastern part of Duncanville, TX, covering an area of approximately 4.4 square miles, where most students live within a 5-10 minute drive from the school. The furthest edge of the attendance zone is about 2.8 miles away from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
S Gus Alexander Jr Elementary School's student population of 330 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has declined by 27% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Total Students
330 students
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Year Founded
1972
School Calendar
School Rankings
S Gus Alexander Jr 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 S Gus Alexander Jr Elementary School is 0.56, 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
#7283 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
51%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
40%
54%
Black
53%
13%
White
2%
24%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)28.8%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
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 is S Gus Alexander Jr Elementary School's ranking?
S Gus Alexander Jr Elementary School is ranked #7283 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend S Gus Alexander Jr Elementary School?
330 students attend S Gus Alexander Jr Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of S Gus Alexander Jr Elementary School students are Black, 40% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of S Gus Alexander Jr Elementary School?
S Gus Alexander Jr Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does S Gus Alexander Jr Elementary School offer ?
S Gus Alexander Jr Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4
What school district is S Gus Alexander Jr Elementary School part of?
S Gus Alexander Jr Elementary School is part of Duncanville Independent School District.
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