SHARON A RICHARDSON EL
SHARON A RICHARDSON EL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the UNION HILL ISD school district, located in GILMER, TX with about 196 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 15 teachers, SHARON A RICHARDSON EL has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. 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.
Sharon A. Richardson Elementary is a public school located in Gilmer, Texas, serving as a key part of the Union Hill Independent School District (UHISD). Situated on FM 2088, the school provides foundational education for students within the rural Upshur County community. As a cornerstone of the district, the school focuses on creating a supportive learning environment designed to meet the academic and developmental needs of its elementary-age population.
The school operates under the broader mission of the Union Hill ISD, which emphasizes small-town values, student achievement, and community engagement. By fostering a close-knit atmosphere, Sharon A. Richardson Elementary aims to prepare its students for future academic success while maintaining strong ties to the local Gilmer area. For more detailed information regarding school calendars, faculty, or district policies, parents and community members can visit their official website at [www.uhisd.com](http://www.uhisd.com).
For more information, contact SHARON A RICHARDSON EL at (903) 762-2139 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
GILMER, TX 75644-5559
(903) 762-2139
http://www.uhisd.com
SHARON A RICHARDSON EL is a public Title I school in GILMER, TX with about 196 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Texas
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- UNION HILL ISD
- Total Students:
- 196
- Teachers:
- 15.99
- 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 196 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending SHARON A RICHARDSON EL is predominantly White, representing about 77% of the student body.
- White
- 76.5%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 12.8%
- Black or African American
- 5.1%
- Two or more races
- 3.6%
- Asian
- 1.5%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.5%
- Female
- 51.5%
- Male
- 48.5%
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.