GARY SCHOOL

www.garyisd.org

493 Students

Other Pre-K - 12th

School Overview

Gary School, located at 132 Bobcat Trail in Gary, Texas, serves as the educational hub for the Gary Independent School District. As a small, rural district, the school focuses on fostering a close-knit community environment where faculty and staff are dedicated to providing personalized academic attention to their students. The school prides itself on its "Bobcat" identity, emphasizing a culture of school spirit, tradition, and community involvement that is characteristic of many smaller Texas districts.

Academically and extracurricularly, Gary School aims to prepare its students for life beyond graduation by offering a comprehensive curriculum alongside various student activities. By maintaining a smaller student-to-teacher ratio, the district is able to offer a supportive atmosphere that encourages both academic achievement and character development. Those seeking more detailed information regarding school calendars, district policies, or specific athletic and academic programs can visit their official website at http://www.garyisd.org.

493

Total Students

41.0

Full-Time Teachers

12.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

63.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for GARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	446
Hispanic	38
Asian	3
Two or More	4
American Indian	2

White
446 (90.5 %)
Hispanic
38 (7.7 %)
Two or More
4 (0.8 %)
Asian
3 (0.6 %)
American Indian
2 (0.4 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Other
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	GARY ISD
Phone:	(903)685-2291
Website:	http://www.garyisd.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 12th
Total Students:	493
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	41.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	280
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	32

* 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 31

Kindergarten 37

Grade 1 43

Grade 2 41

Grade 3 39

Grade 4 36

Grade 5 34

Grade 6 34

Grade 7 29

Grade 8 45

Grade 9 33