Charles A Gill Elementary

Summary:

Charles A Gill Elementary is a public elementary school in Dallas, Texas, serving 587 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Dallas Independent School District, which is ranked 557 out of 968 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Charles A Gill Elementary faces significant challenges in student academic performance, particularly in reading and mathematics. The school has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Texas elementary schools, with proficiency rates on STAAR tests below the district and state averages. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, only 40% of 3rd graders, 25% of 4th graders, and 40.48% of 5th graders were proficient or better in STAAR Reading, compared to the district averages of 41.82%, 44.57%, and 49.81%, respectively. The school's performance is also below the district and state in STAAR Mathematics. Additionally, the school has a very high percentage of students (over 90%) who qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population.

Interestingly, the nearby schools, such as Martha Turner Reilly Elementary, which also serve predominantly minority and economically disadvantaged student populations, generally outperform Charles A Gill Elementary on STAAR assessments. This suggests that factors beyond just student demographics and socioeconomic status may be contributing to the academic performance of these schools. Furthermore, Charles A Gill Elementary's performance on STAAR assessments has been relatively stagnant over the past few years, with proficiency rates remaining low and below the district and state averages, indicating the need for more targeted interventions and support at the school.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 10910 Ferguson Rd
       Dallas, TX  75228-2376


(972) 749-8400

District: Dallas Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
2981st of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,654 Help


Students who attend Charles A Gill Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Robert T Hill Middle
High:    Bryan Adams H S Leadership Academy

Student/teacher ratio:  16.1 Help
Number of students:  587

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
62.7%
African American:
24.5%
Asian:
6.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  91.7% Help


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Compare Details Charles A Gill Elementary ranks worse than 63.8% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks 73rd among 145 ranked elementary schools in the Dallas Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 37.18. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (62.7%), African American (24.5%), Asian (6.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 91.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Charles A Gill Elementary is 16.1. 130 elementary schools in the Dallas Independent School District (Isd) have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Charles A Gill Elementary is $11,654. 119 elementary schools in the Dallas Independent School District (Isd) spend more per student.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Charles A Gill Elementary was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Dallas Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Dallas Independent School District (Isd) 557th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Charles A Gill Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Charles A Gill Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 17.52 3229th 3465 6.8%
2005 11.42 3360th 3475 3.3%
2006 25.59 3001st 3476 13.7%
2007 11.95 3576th 3724 4.0%
2008 28.04 3182nd 3768 15.6%
2009 39.27 2780th 3884 28.4%
2010 37.37 2956th 3937 24.9%
2011 23.78 3631st 4095 11.3%
2012 35.45 3125th 4206 25.7%
2013 48.21 2390th 4221 43.4%
2014 41.20 2838th 4260 33.4%
2015 32.16 3246th 4320 24.9%
2016 38.50 2901st 4286 32.3%
2017 40.28 2505th 4329 42.1%
2018 31.42 3102nd 4359 28.8%
2019 55.46 1745th 4479 61.0%
2021 34.13 2886th 4578 37.0%
2022 47.95 2269th 4581 50.5%
2023 37.96 2929th 4647 37.0%
2024 37.18 2981st 4675 36.2%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Charles A Gill Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 58.68 1086th 3226 66.3%
2019 73.94 488th 3333 85.4%
2021 61.86 917th 3446 73.4%
2022 71.86 630th 3487 81.9%
2023 59.34 1200th 3556 66.3%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Charles A Gill Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 24.80 3070th 3558 13.7%
2019 52.52 1283rd 3684 65.2%
2021 36.55 2290th 3799 39.7%
2022 55.97 1248th 3952 68.4%
2023 50.18 1633rd 4086 60.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Charles A Gill Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 51.39 1936th 4264 54.6%
2019 69.92 816th 4309 81.1%
2021 48.03 2174th 4451 51.2%
2022 58.81 1551st 4477 65.4%
2023 48.16 2297th 4521 49.2%
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Rank History for Female students at Charles A Gill Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 35.83 2885th 4306 33.0%
2019 61.44 1423rd 4348 67.3%
2021 33.69 2945th 4499 34.5%
2022 46.13 2393rd 4561 47.5%
2023 29.94 3412th 4588 25.6%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Charles A Gill Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 46.30 2100th 3106 32.4%
2019 46.60 2149th 3184 32.5%
2021 22.45 2542nd 3006 15.4%
2022 41.61 2166th 2958 26.8%
2023 35.22 2417th 2980 18.9%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Charles A Gill Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 52.66 1775th 4240 58.1%
2019 78.89 457th 4295 89.4%
2021 65.75 921st 4331 78.7%
2022 74.78 620th 4461 86.1%
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Rank History for Male students at Charles A Gill Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 28.77 3317th 4319 23.2%
2019 48.95 2075th 4357 52.4%
2021 38.04 2670th 4498 40.6%
2022 49.44 2197th 4563 51.9%
2023 48.98 2213th 4585 51.7%
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Rank History for Asian students at Charles A Gill Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 18.56 909th 1005 9.6%
2021 52.97 471st 967 51.3%
2022 48.63 588th 957 38.6%
2023 4.46 986th 1015 2.9%
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Rank History for African American students at Charles A Gill Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 25.14 2103rd 2483 15.3%
2019 35.34 1739th 2515 30.9%
2021 23.45 2121st 2444 13.2%
2022 42.85 1361st 2421 43.8%
2023 37.67 1537th 2443 37.1%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Charles A Gill Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 48.48 2023rd 4168 51.5%
2019 75.63 629th 4188 85.0%
2021 46.50 2155th 4329 50.2%
2022 57.82 1592nd 4376 63.6%
2023 48.88 2121st 4401 51.8%
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Rank History for White students at Charles A Gill Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 28.61 2457th 3127 21.4%
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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Texas Education Agency

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Reviews:
by a parent
Wednesday, August 24, 2011

Open Quote your school, isn't diverse enough, when my son went there(he's white), all the other kids of african american, and hispanic descent, beat him up and bullied him everyday, I feel as though your school should teach about equality, or that everyone is the same, it's not fair that everyone judged my child by the color of his skin, just because he was white, doesn't mean he shouldn't fit in, we no longer live in that area, and my son is no longer enrolled in your school, he now goes to therapy, because your "other" students bullied and picked on him so much, he doesn't even want to be white anymore, he said to me the other day, "i wish i was black, or hispanic, so that way they wouldn't have beat me for being different" if i had to rate your school i would give it a zero and no stars, your school is a terrible environment for any child Close Quote



Enrollment information for Charles A Gill Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 366 98 86 83 6 n/a n/a 0 639
1989 372 131 100 82 5 n/a n/a 0 690
1990 393 159 94 116 5 n/a n/a 0 767
1991 330 160 98 78 4 n/a n/a 0 670
1992 293 216 105 87 4 n/a n/a 0 705
1993 261 311 99 91 3 n/a n/a 0 765
1994 224 370 98 110 2 n/a n/a 0 804
1995 156 407 81 131 4 n/a n/a 0 779
1996 156 407 81 131 4 n/a n/a 0 779
1997 140 466 86 143 13 n/a n/a 0 848
1998 125 420 93 147 8 n/a n/a 0 793
1999 104 462 89 210 7 n/a n/a 0 872
2000 92 459 98 312 3 n/a n/a 0 964
2001 63 476 93 372 2 n/a n/a 0 1006
2002 52 480 80 517 5 n/a n/a 0 1134
2003 52 480 80 517 5 n/a n/a 0 1134
2004 40 485 84 557 5 n/a n/a 0 1171
2005 48 400 76 554 6 n/a n/a 0 1084
2006 37 402 70 589 5 n/a n/a 0 1103
2007 29 394 63 630 2 n/a n/a 0 1118
2008 17 199 45 482 4 n/a n/a 0 747
2009 10 205 73 478 1 n/a n/a 0 767
2010 23 171 68 501 1 n/a n/a 0 764
2011 16 170 71 560 0 0 0 0 817
2012 15 152 75 539 1 0 1 0 783
2013 16 130 64 525 4 1 2 0 742
2014 25 146 54 542 3 0 1 0 771
2015 36 149 57 546 2 0 4 0 794
2016 39 137 63 572 4 0 10 0 825
2017 28 168 57 527 6 0 10 0 796
2018 45 193 63 571 4 0 16 0 892
2019 31 168 38 537 6 0 10 0 790
2020 26 137 33 506 7 0 11 0 720
2021 18 151 38 436 4 0 11 0 658
2022 15 138 38 408 1 1 16 0 617
2023 17 144 39 368 1 1 17 0 587

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Charles A Gill Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 639 29.0 22.0 n/a
1989 690 n/a n/a n/a
1990 767 38.0 20.1 n/a
1991 670 37.6 17.8 n/a
1992 705 38.0 18.5 29.6
1993 765 37.0 20.7 49.9
1994 804 43.4 18.5 49.8
1995 779 47.0 16.6 55.2
1996 779 47.0 16.6 55.2
1997 848 44.9 18.9 55.1
1998 793 42.0 18.9 55.6
1999 872 42.0 20.8 70.2
2000 964 49.5 19.5 71.3
2001 1006 54.2 18.6 74.5
2002 1134 64.0 17.7 79.7
2003 1134 64.0 17.7 79.7
2004 1171 66.5 17.6 87
2005 1084 61.5 17.6 82.4
2006 1103 56.5 19.5 84.2
2007 1118 62.5 17.9 87.3
2008 747 46.0 16.2 88.9
2009 767 45.2 17.0 91.4
2010 764 44.7 17.0 92.3
2011 817 44.5 18.3 92.8
2012 783 46.0 17.0 93.4
2013 742 43.0 17.2 96
2014 771 44.9 17.1 93.8
2015 794 46.0 17.2 84.5
2016 825 47.0 17.5 90.2
2017 796 52.6 15.1 89.6
2018 892 54.3 16.4 91.6
2019 790 51.5 15.3 92.8
2020 720 44.0 16.3 92.5
2021 658 42.1 15.5 93.8
2022 617 36.4 16.9 90.8
2023 587 36.2 16.1 91.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Charles A Gill Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 639 29.0 22.0 n/a
1989 690 n/a n/a n/a
1990 767 38.0 20.1 n/a
1991 670 37.6 17.8 n/a
1992 705 38.0 18.5 29.6
1993 765 37.0 20.7 49.9
1994 804 43.4 18.5 49.8
1995 779 47.0 16.6 55.2
1996 779 47.0 16.6 55.2
1997 848 44.9 18.9 55.1
1998 793 42.0 18.9 55.6
1999 872 42.0 20.8 70.2
2000 964 49.5 19.5 71.3
2001 1006 54.2 18.6 74.5
2002 1134 64.0 17.7 79.7
2003 1134 64.0 17.7 79.7
2004 1171 66.5 17.6 87
2005 1084 61.5 17.6 82.4
2006 1103 56.5 19.5 84.2
2007 1118 62.5 17.9 87.3
2008 747 46.0 16.2 88.9
2009 767 45.2 17.0 91.4
2010 764 44.7 17.0 92.3
2011 817 44.5 18.3 92.8
2012 783 46.0 17.0 93.4
2013 742 43.0 17.2 96
2014 771 44.9 17.1 93.8
2015 794 46.0 17.2 84.5
2016 825 47.0 17.5 90.2
2017 796 52.6 15.1 89.6
2018 892 54.3 16.4 91.6
2019 790 51.5 15.3 92.8
2020 720 44.0 16.3 92.5
2021 658 42.1 15.5 93.8
2022 617 36.4 16.9 90.8
2023 587 36.2 16.1 91.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Charles A Gill Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,430 (15.0%) $8,108 (85.0%) $9,539
2020 $1,955 (18.6%) $8,547 (81.4%) $10,502
2021 $1,546 (13.3%) $10,108 (86.7%) $11,654

Data source: Texas Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Charles A Gill Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1745th of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 2929th of 4647 Elementary schools
 24.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Charles A Gill Elementary)2536
 11%
   3rd Grade Reading (Dallas Independent School District (Isd))3647
 11%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Charles A Gill Elementary)4033
 7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Dallas Independent School District (Isd))4341
 2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
3rd Grade Reading (Charles A Gill Elementary)6327
 36%
   3rd Grade Reading (Dallas Independent School District (Isd))4631
 15%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)3926
 13%
4th Grade Reading (Charles A Gill Elementary)2937
 8%
   4th Grade Reading (Dallas Independent School District (Isd))3742
 5%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Charles A Gill Elementary)5940
 19%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Dallas Independent School District (Isd))4546
 1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%
4th Grade Reading (Charles A Gill Elementary)6364
 1%
   4th Grade Reading (Dallas Independent School District (Isd))3839
 1%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)2931
 2%
5th Grade Reading (Charles A Gill Elementary)4241
 1%
   5th Grade Reading (Dallas Independent School District (Isd))4552
 7%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Charles A Gill Elementary)7054
 16%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Dallas Independent School District (Isd))5550
 5%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5650
 6%
5th Grade Science (Charles A Gill Elementary)5926
 33%
   5th Grade Science (Dallas Independent School District (Isd))4229
 13%
   5th Grade Science (Texas)4834
 14%
5th Grade Reading (Charles A Gill Elementary)7461
 13%
   5th Grade Reading (Dallas Independent School District (Isd))6343
 20%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5333
 20%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students790587
 25.7%
African American168144
 14.3%
American Indian61
 83.3%
Asian3839
 2.6%
Hispanic537368
 31.5%
Pacific Islander01
White3117
 45.2%
Two or More Races1017
 70%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients92.8%91.7%
 1.1%


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Students who attend Charles A Gill Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Robert T Hill Middle
High : Bryan Adams H S Leadership Academy

In the 2022-23 school year, 587 students attended Charles A Gill Elementary.

Charles A Gill Elementary ranks 2981st of 4675 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students at Charles A Gill Elementary are 63% Hispanic, 25% African American, 7% Asian, 3% White, 3% Two or more races.


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