GHOLSON SCHOOL
GHOLSON SCHOOL is a Title I public school that is part of the GHOLSON ISD school district, located in WACO, TX with about 257 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 12th 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 19 teachers, GHOLSON SCHOOL 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.
GHOLSON SCHOOL, located at 137 Hamilton Drive in Waco, Texas, serves as the heart of the Gholson Independent School District. As a small, rural district, it functions as a close-knit educational community that prioritizes personalized attention and a supportive environment for its students. The school typically serves students from prekindergarten through eighth grade, emphasizing strong foundational academics and community involvement within the Gholson area.
Because of its size, GHOLSON SCHOOL is known for maintaining smaller class sizes, which allows teachers to foster closer relationships with their students. The district prides itself on being an integral part of the local community, often acting as a focal point for neighborhood activities and events. While the school provides a traditional curriculum, it also aims to prepare its students for the transition to high school in neighboring districts, balancing a small-town atmosphere with the educational standards necessary for long-term student success.
For more information, contact GHOLSON SCHOOL at (254) 829-1528 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
WACO, TX 76705-5914
(254) 829-1528
GHOLSON SCHOOL is a public Title I school in WACO, TX with about 257 enrolled students. See other public other schools in Texas
School Details
- Level:
- Other
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- GHOLSON ISD
- Total Students:
- 257
- Teachers:
- 19.49
- 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 257 students
- White
- 68.1%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 28.4%
- Black or African American
- 2.3%
- Two or more races
- 1.2%
- Female
- 54.9%
- Male
- 45.1%
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.