Serving 700 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Darwin L Gilmore 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% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 72% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 700 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 35%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 60% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 72% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Darwin L Gilmore 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
Darwin L Gilmore Elementary School's student population of 700 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
700 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Darwin L Gilmore Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Darwin L Gilmore 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
#910 out of 8188 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
72%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
5%
6%
Hispanic
21%
53%
Black
3%
13%
White
65%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Darwin L Gilmore Elementary School's ranking?
Darwin L Gilmore Elementary School is ranked #910 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Darwin L Gilmore Elementary School often compared to?
Darwin L Gilmore Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Walter Hall Elementary School, C D Landolt Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 72% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Darwin L Gilmore Elementary School?
700 students attend Darwin L Gilmore Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Darwin L Gilmore Elementary School students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Darwin L Gilmore Elementary School?
Darwin L Gilmore Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Darwin L Gilmore Elementary School offer ?
Darwin L Gilmore Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Darwin L Gilmore Elementary School part of?
Darwin L Gilmore Elementary School is part of Clear Creek Independent School District.
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