Serving 1,224 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Gilmer Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 47% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-4
Enrollment: 1,224 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Minority Enrollment: 45%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50% in TX
Math Proficiency
: 47% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 48% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Gilmer Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Gilmer Elementary School is 0.63, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Gilmer Elementary School is ranked #3502 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Gilmer Elementary School often compared to?
Gilmer Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Harmony Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
47% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 48% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Gilmer Elementary School?
1,224 students attend Gilmer Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Gilmer Elementary School students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Gilmer Elementary School?
Gilmer Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Gilmer Elementary School offer ?
Gilmer Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4
What school district is Gilmer Elementary School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-4
Enrollment: 1,224 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Minority Enrollment: 45%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 47% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 48% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
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