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W E Chalmers Elementary School

600 Fm 3092
Gainesville, TX 76240
(School attendance zone shown in map)
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 716 students in grades 2-4, W E Chalmers Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 34% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: 2-4
  • Enrollment: 716 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 70%
  • : Bottom 50% in TX
  • : 25% (Btm 50%)
  • : 34% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
W E Chalmers Elementary School's student population of 716 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 2-4
Total Students
716 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
W E Chalmers Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of W E Chalmers Elementary School is 0.56, 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.
This School
State Level (TX)
#7001 out of 8188 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of W E Chalmers Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
25%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of W E Chalmers Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
34%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of W E Chalmers Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of W E Chalmers Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
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n/a
Asian
1%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in W E Chalmers Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
59%
53%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in W E Chalmers Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
5%
13%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in W E Chalmers Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
30%
26%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in W E Chalmers Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in W E Chalmers Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Texas.
0.56
This chart displays the diversity score of W E Chalmers Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
57%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in W E Chalmers Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in W E Chalmers Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is W E Chalmers Elementary School's ranking?
W E Chalmers Elementary School is ranked #7001 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend W E Chalmers Elementary School?
716 students attend W E Chalmers Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of W E Chalmers Elementary School students are Hispanic, 30% of students are White, 5% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of W E Chalmers Elementary School?
W E Chalmers Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does W E Chalmers Elementary School offer ?
W E Chalmers Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 2-4
What school district is W E Chalmers Elementary School part of?
W E Chalmers Elementary School is part of Gainesville Independent School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: 2-4
  • Enrollment: 716 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 70%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 25% (Btm 50%)
  • : 34% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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