GILMER EL

www.gilmerisd.org/elementary/

1,179 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 4th

School Overview

Gilmer Elementary School is a public school located in Gilmer, Texas, serving as part of the Gilmer Independent School District. Situated at 1625 US Hwy 271 N, the school functions as a foundational institution within the community, focusing on the academic and social development of students in their early elementary years. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes core educational standards, preparing students for success as they progress through the district's grade levels.

The school’s website reflects its role as a hub for both students and parents, providing essential resources such as academic calendars, faculty contact information, and updates on campus activities. By maintaining strong communication channels and a clear focus on student growth, Gilmer Elementary aims to build a solid educational base for its young learners. The facility serves as a vital component of the broader Gilmer ISD mission to provide quality instruction and opportunities for all children within the local community.

1,179

Total Students

72.2

Full-Time Teachers

16.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

67.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for GILMER EL
Demographic	Student Count
White	674
Hispanic	267
Black	111
Asian	7
Two or More	109
American Indian	8
Pacific Islander	3

White
674 (57.2 %)
Hispanic
267 (22.6 %)
Black
111 (9.4 %)
Two or More
109 (9.2 %)
American Indian
8 (0.7 %)
Asian
7 (0.6 %)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.3 %)

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:	GILMER ISD
Phone:	(903)841-7700
Website:	http://www.gilmerisd.org/elementary/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 4th
Total Students:	1,179
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	72.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	788
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	5

* 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

Pre-Kindergarten 165

Kindergarten 225

Grade 1 209

Grade 2 189

Grade 3 201

Grade 4 190