Serving 703 students in grades 2-4, W E Chalmers 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 27% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 34% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 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: 2-4
- Enrollment: 703 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 73%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 27% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 34% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: W E CHALMERS EL's attendance zone covers the entire Gainesville school district, encompassing approximately 79 square miles. Families can expect a typical drive of 10-15 minutes to the school, with the average distance to the zone's edge being about 5.4 miles and the furthest edge located 8.2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
W E Chalmers Elementary School's student population of 703 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 2-4
Total Students
703 students
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
W E Chalmers 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 W E Chalmers Elementary School is 0.51, 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
#6915 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
51%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
65%
54%
Black
3%
13%
White
27%
24%
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)16.1%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is W E Chalmers Elementary School's ranking?
W E Chalmers Elementary School is ranked #6915 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are W E Chalmers Elementary School often compared to?
W E Chalmers Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Walnut Bend Elementary School, Edison Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
27% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend W E Chalmers Elementary School?
703 students attend W E Chalmers Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of W E Chalmers Elementary School students are Hispanic, 27% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of W E Chalmers Elementary School?
W E Chalmers Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does W E Chalmers Elementary School offer ?
W E Chalmers Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 2-4
What school district is W E Chalmers Elementary School part of?
W E Chalmers Elementary School is part of Gainesville Independent School District.
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