GILBERT CUELLAR SR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

GILBERT CUELLAR SR EL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the DALLAS ISD school district, located in DALLAS, TX with about 722 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 43 teachers, GILBERT CUELLAR SR EL has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Gilbert Cuellar Sr. Elementary School, located in the Pleasant Grove area of Dallas, Texas, is a public school serving the Dallas Independent School District. Named in honor of Gilbert Cuellar Sr., a prominent local businessman and civic leader, the school serves a diverse student body from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade. The institution is dedicated to fostering an environment of academic excellence and social growth, emphasizing foundational learning skills in core subjects like literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies.

The school places a strong focus on student development and community engagement, striving to prepare its young learners for success in middle school and beyond. By offering a range of instructional programs and extracurricular opportunities, Cuellar Elementary aims to support the holistic needs of its students. As part of the Dallas ISD, the school benefits from district-wide initiatives designed to close achievement gaps and provide robust support services to families within the 75217 zip code, maintaining a commitment to being a central pillar of the local neighborhood.

For more information, contact GILBERT CUELLAR SR EL at (972) 749-6400 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.