GUS BIRDWELL EL

SPEARMAN ISD
511 S TOWNSEND ST
SPEARMAN, TX 79081
343 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th
School Overview
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.
343
Total Students
28.9
Full-Time Teachers
11.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
66.5%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Hispanic
    232 (67.6%)
  • White
    105 (30.6%)
  • Two or More
    6 (1.7%)
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: SPEARMAN ISD
Phone: (806)659-2565
Website: http://www.spearmanisd.net
Grade Range: Pre-K - 5th
Total Students: 343
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 28.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 11.9
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 179
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 49

* 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 56
Kindergarten 52
Grade 1 40
Grade 2 53
Grade 3 40
Grade 4 54
Grade 5 48
Gender Ratio