W E CHALMERS EL

www.gainesvilleisd.org

716 Students

Elementary School 2nd - 4th

School Overview

W.E. Chalmers Elementary is a public school located in Gainesville, Texas, serving as part of the Gainesville Independent School District. The school provides foundational education for young students in the community, focusing on academic development, social growth, and preparing children for their future educational transitions. By fostering a supportive classroom environment, the school aims to meet the diverse learning needs of its student population while encouraging a sense of belonging and school spirit.

In addition to its core curriculum, the school leverages the resources of the Gainesville ISD to offer a structured educational experience centered on student success. As a key component of the local district, W.E. Chalmers Elementary serves as a hub for early childhood and elementary learning, often emphasizing strong communication between teachers, parents, and the broader community. For more information regarding specific academic programs, extracurricular activities, or campus policies, parents and community members can visit the official district website.

716

Total Students

45.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

72.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for W E CHALMERS EL
Demographic	Student Count
White	214
Hispanic	419
Black	36
Asian	8
Two or More	39

Hispanic
419 (58.5 %)
White
214 (29.9 %)
Two or More
39 (5.4 %)
Black
36 (5.0 %)
Asian
8 (1.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	GAINESVILLE ISD
Phone:	(940)665-4147
Website:	http://www.gainesvilleisd.org
Grade Range:	2nd - 4th
Total Students:	716
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	45.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	492
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	25

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 2 248

Grade 3 211

Grade 4 257