GUS BIRDWELL EL
GUS BIRDWELL EL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the SPEARMAN ISD school district, located in SPEARMAN, TX with about 422 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. 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 36 teachers, GUS BIRDWELL EL has a student/teacher ratio of about 11:1. 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.
GUS BIRDWELL ELementary is a public school located in Spearman, Texas, serving as part of the Spearman Independent School District. Situated in the heart of the Texas Panhandle, the school plays a central role in the local community by providing foundational education to elementary-aged students. It is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and student engagement within the smaller, tight-knit setting characteristic of rural Texas school districts.
The school’s mission aligns with the broader goals of Spearman ISD, which focuses on preparing students for future success through a comprehensive curriculum and active community involvement. By maintaining a focus on core subjects alongside extracurricular opportunities, GUS BIRDWELL ELementary aims to equip its students with the essential skills needed for their transition to middle school and beyond. Parents and community members can find additional information regarding school policies, academic calendars, and district news on the official Spearman ISD website.
For more information, contact GUS BIRDWELL EL at (806) 659-2565 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
SPEARMAN, TX 79081-4008
(806) 659-2565
http://www.spearmanisd.net
GUS BIRDWELL EL is a public Title I school in SPEARMAN, TX with about 422 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Texas
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- SPEARMAN ISD
- Total Students:
- 422
- Teachers:
- 36.72
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 422 students
- Hispanic/Latino
- 67.5%
- White
- 31.3%
- Asian
- 0.7%
- Two or more races
- 0.5%
- Female
- 47.4%
- Male
- 52.6%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.