Gilmer Elementary School

1625 Us Hwy 271 N
Gilmer, TX 75644
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%
Serving 1,179 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Gilmer Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 47% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (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 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 1,179 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 43%
  • : Top 50% in TX
  • : 47% (Top 50%)
  • : 48% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

School Overview

Gilmer Elementary School's student population of 1,179 students has grown by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 72 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Total Students
1,179 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
72 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Gilmer Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Gilmer Elementary School is 0.61, 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.
This School
State Level (TX)
#3502 out of 8188 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Gilmer Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
47%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Gilmer Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
48%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Gilmer Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Gilmer Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Gilmer Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
23%
53%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Gilmer Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
9%
13%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Gilmer Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
57%
26%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Gilmer Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Gilmer Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Gilmer Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Texas.
0.61
This chart displays the diversity score of Gilmer Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
81%
57%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Gilmer Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
2%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Gilmer Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Gilmer Elementary School's ranking?
Gilmer Elementary School is ranked #3502 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Gilmer Elementary School often compared to?
Gilmer Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Harmony Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
47% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 48% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Gilmer Elementary School?
1,179 students attend Gilmer Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Gilmer Elementary School students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Gilmer Elementary School?
Gilmer Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Gilmer Elementary School offer ?
Gilmer Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4
What school district is Gilmer Elementary School part of?
Gilmer Elementary School is part of Gilmer Independent School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 1,179 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 43%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 47% (Top 50%)
  • : 48% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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