SHARON A RICHARDSON EL

2197 F M 2088
GILMER, TX 75644

www.uhisd.com

111 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

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).

111

Total Students

11.7

Full-Time Teachers

9.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

93.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for SHARON A RICHARDSON EL
Demographic	Student Count
White	77
Hispanic	22
Black	7
Asian	1
Two or More	4

White
77 (69.4 %)
Hispanic
22 (19.8 %)
Black
7 (6.3 %)
Two or More
4 (3.6 %)
Asian
1 (0.9 %)

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:	UNION HILL ISD
Phone:	(903)762-2139
Website:	http://www.uhisd.com
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	111
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	11.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	101
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	3

* 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 12

Kindergarten 8

Grade 1 15

Grade 2 18

Grade 3 22

Grade 4 17

Grade 5 19