Gladewater Primary serves 367 students in grades Prekindergarten-1.
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-1
- Enrollment: 367 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 50%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Gladewater Primary ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
Gladewater Primary's student population of 367 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has grown by 22% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-1
Total Students
367 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Gladewater Primary is 0.67, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
18%
53%
Black
21%
13%
White
50%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
85%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Gladewater Primary?
367 students attend Gladewater Primary.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Gladewater Primary students are White, 21% of students are Black, 18% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Gladewater Primary?
Gladewater Primary has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Gladewater Primary offer ?
Gladewater Primary offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-1
What school district is Gladewater Primary part of?
Gladewater Primary is part of Gladewater Independent School District.
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