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Gilmer Elementary

Summary:

Gilmer Elementary is a public elementary school serving 1,179 students in grades PK-4 in the Gilmer Independent School District in Gilmer, Texas. The school has a diverse student population, with a racial makeup that is predominantly White (57.17%), with significant Hispanic (22.65%) and African American (9.41%) populations.

While Gilmer Elementary has been rated 3 out of 5 stars by SchoolDigger, indicating average performance compared to other Texas elementary schools, there are some areas where the school stands out. Its STAAR test scores in reading and math for 3rd and 4th grades have been consistently below the state average, with only 46.24% of 3rd graders and 50% of 4th graders proficient or better in reading, compared to the state averages of 48.85% and 50.66%, respectively. In math, 50.54% of 3rd graders and 48% of 4th graders were proficient or better, compared to the state averages of 40.86% and 44.67%. However, the school has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 13.6 to 16.3 over the past three years, which could be an advantage in providing more individualized attention to students.

When compared to nearby elementary schools, such as Spring Hill Intermediate and Robert F. Hunt Elementary, Gilmer Elementary generally performs at a lower level on STAAR tests, particularly in reading and math. Additionally, the school's statewide ranking has steadily declined over the past several years, suggesting that it may not be keeping pace with improvements in other Texas elementary schools. The data indicates that Gilmer Elementary could benefit from a closer examination of its instructional practices, particularly for its White and economically disadvantaged student populations, and explore ways to leverage its relatively low student-teacher ratio to provide more targeted support and interventions for struggling students.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-4

 1625 Us Hwy 271 N
       Gilmer, TX  75644-0040

(903) 841-7700

District: Gilmer Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
1593rd of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,383 Help


Students who attend Gilmer Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Bruce J H
    Gilmer Intermediate
High:    Gilmer High School

Student/teacher ratio:  16.3 Help
Number of students:  1,179

Racial breakdown:

White:
57.2%
Hispanic:
22.6%
African American:
9.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  80.9% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Gilmer Elementary ranks better than 65.9% of elementary schools in Texas. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 59.92. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (57.2%), Hispanic (22.6%), African American (9.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 80.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Gilmer Elementary is 16.3. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Gilmer Elementary is $10,383.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Gilmer Elementary was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Gilmer Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Gilmer Independent School District (Isd) 297th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Gilmer Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Gilmer Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2007 14.20 3535th 3724 5.1%
2008 31.31 3065th 3768 18.7%
2009 42.95 2598th 3884 33.1%
2010 40.10 2820th 3937 28.4%
2011 29.40 3422nd 4095 16.4%
2012 30.26 3417th 4206 18.8%
2013 43.94 2651st 4221 37.2%
2014 29.87 3412th 4260 19.9%
2015 21.13 3724th 4320 13.8%
2016 22.97 3603rd 4286 15.9%
2017 28.34 3247th 4329 25.0%
2018 32.57 3037th 4359 30.3%
2019 40.14 2674th 4479 40.3%
2021 50.12 2028th 4578 55.7%
2022 54.06 1924th 4581 58.0%
2023 58.97 1655th 4647 64.4%
2024 59.92 1593rd 4675 65.9%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Gilmer Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 19.23 918th 1046 12.2%
2019 33.10 821st 1112 26.2%
2021 42.10 579th 961 39.8%
2022 31.63 763rd 1004 24.0%
2023 41.72 697th 1099 36.6%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Gilmer Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 34.56 2350th 3226 27.2%
2019 38.15 2209th 3333 33.7%
2021 52.53 1337th 3446 61.2%
2022 71.74 633rd 3487 81.8%
2023 51.01 1627th 3556 54.2%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Gilmer Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 32.18 2572nd 3558 27.7%
2019 39.35 2109th 3684 42.8%
2021 32.44 2608th 3799 31.4%
2022 57.29 1179th 3952 70.2%
2023 64.92 883rd 4086 78.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Gilmer Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 36.01 2972nd 4264 30.3%
2019 40.73 2727th 4309 36.7%
2021 61.02 1343rd 4451 69.8%
2022 67.06 1041st 4477 76.7%
2023 67.97 1027th 4521 77.3%
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Rank History for Female students at Gilmer Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 43.73 2378th 4306 44.8%
2019 44.78 2367th 4348 45.6%
2021 58.98 1552nd 4499 65.5%
2022 51.83 2038th 4561 55.3%
2023 54.95 1854th 4588 59.6%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Gilmer Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 34.00 2570th 3184 19.3%
2021 60.55 1366th 3006 54.6%
2023 57.47 1600th 2980 46.3%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Gilmer Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 32.75 3191st 4240 24.7%
2019 30.42 3368th 4295 21.6%
2021 42.04 2421st 4331 44.1%
2022 50.69 2042nd 4461 54.2%
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Rank History for Male students at Gilmer Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 26.33 3471st 4319 19.6%
2019 37.93 2792nd 4357 35.9%
2021 40.82 2511th 4498 44.2%
2022 55.63 1842nd 4563 59.6%
2023 60.27 1566th 4585 65.8%
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Rank History for African American students at Gilmer Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 27.01 2034th 2483 18.1%
2019 34.34 1779th 2515 29.3%
2021 48.48 1093rd 2444 55.3%
2022 52.12 1009th 2421 58.3%
2023 51.33 1024th 2443 58.1%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Gilmer Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 35.26 2898th 4168 30.5%
2019 43.30 2420th 4188 42.2%
2021 48.93 2001st 4329 53.8%
2022 54.98 1762nd 4376 59.7%
2023 39.06 2823rd 4401 35.9%
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Rank History for White students at Gilmer Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 23.59 2664th 3127 14.8%
2019 27.13 2544th 3142 19.0%
2021 28.71 2400th 3082 22.1%
2022 39.62 2047th 3082 33.6%
2023 48.20 1697th 3106 45.4%
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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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Enrollment information for Gilmer Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 402 114 0 5 0 n/a n/a 0 521
1990 406 115 0 16 0 n/a n/a 0 537
1991 387 108 0 13 1 n/a n/a 0 509
1992 417 122 0 15 0 n/a n/a 0 554
1993 448 136 0 18 1 n/a n/a 0 603
1994 457 130 0 18 1 n/a n/a 0 606
1995 414 122 0 23 4 n/a n/a 0 563
1996 414 122 0 23 4 n/a n/a 0 563
1997 451 119 1 27 2 n/a n/a 0 600
1998 443 123 1 36 3 n/a n/a 0 606
1999 426 123 0 39 2 n/a n/a 0 590
2000 433 113 1 41 2 n/a n/a 0 590
2001 452 96 2 41 2 n/a n/a 0 593
2002 441 118 1 67 4 n/a n/a 0 631
2003 441 118 1 67 4 n/a n/a 0 631
2004 427 134 1 61 2 n/a n/a 0 625
2005 422 149 3 54 2 n/a n/a 0 630
2006 426 127 4 54 1 n/a n/a 0 612
2007 698 197 10 90 4 n/a n/a 0 999
2008 695 202 7 105 6 n/a n/a 0 1015
2009 721 190 5 119 4 n/a n/a 0 1039
2010 728 166 8 125 4 n/a n/a 0 1031
2011 747 151 12 138 12 0 37 0 1097
2012 745 140 10 138 5 0 40 0 1078
2013 691 125 9 156 6 0 52 0 1039
2014 664 122 4 187 8 0 58 0 1043
2015 603 117 4 189 9 0 68 0 990
2016 611 107 5 192 7 0 71 0 993
2017 578 110 4 228 5 0 64 0 989
2018 569 102 5 229 6 0 91 0 1002
2019 605 104 5 231 4 0 87 0 1036
2020 639 107 4 240 5 0 106 0 1101
2021 600 95 2 247 3 1 75 0 1023
2022 638 111 4 258 6 2 97 0 1116
2023 674 111 7 267 8 3 109 0 1179

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 Gilmer Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 521 n/a n/a n/a
1990 537 31.0 17.3 n/a
1991 509 30.6 16.6 n/a
1992 554 33.6 16.4 37.5
1993 603 35.0 17.2 52.9
1994 606 38.0 15.9 33.8
1995 563 34.3 16.4 15.1
1996 563 34.3 16.4 15.1
1997 600 37.2 16.1 0.8
1998 606 38.4 15.8 34.2
1999 590 39.1 15.1 39.2
2000 590 39.9 14.8 40
2001 593 39.9 14.9 44
2002 631 41.9 15.1 60.1
2003 631 41.9 15.1 60.1
2004 625 41.5 15.1 64
2005 630 41.6 15.1 67.3
2006 612 41.0 14.9 65.2
2007 999 63.4 15.8 67.8
2008 1015 72.2 14.1 64.5
2009 1039 72.2 14.4 63.8
2010 1031 73.3 14.0 65.1
2011 1097 73.7 14.8 60.8
2012 1078 68.9 15.6 69.8
2013 1039 70.9 14.6 69.7
2014 1043 75.8 13.7 72.2
2015 990 77.0 12.8 71.4
2016 993 71.0 13.9 75.3
2017 989 69.0 14.3 74.4
2018 1002 67.8 14.7 78
2019 1036 68.8 15.0 77.9
2020 1101 76.0 14.4 87.3
2021 1023 75.1 13.6 86.4
2022 1116 77.4 14.4 88.2
2023 1179 72.2 16.3 80.9

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 Gilmer Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 521 n/a n/a n/a
1990 537 31.0 17.3 n/a
1991 509 30.6 16.6 n/a
1992 554 33.6 16.4 37.5
1993 603 35.0 17.2 52.9
1994 606 38.0 15.9 33.8
1995 563 34.3 16.4 15.1
1996 563 34.3 16.4 15.1
1997 600 37.2 16.1 0.8
1998 606 38.4 15.8 34.2
1999 590 39.1 15.1 39.2
2000 590 39.9 14.8 40
2001 593 39.9 14.9 44
2002 631 41.9 15.1 60.1
2003 631 41.9 15.1 60.1
2004 625 41.5 15.1 64
2005 630 41.6 15.1 67.3
2006 612 41.0 14.9 65.2
2007 999 63.4 15.8 67.8
2008 1015 72.2 14.1 64.5
2009 1039 72.2 14.4 63.8
2010 1031 73.3 14.0 65.1
2011 1097 73.7 14.8 60.8
2012 1078 68.9 15.6 69.8
2013 1039 70.9 14.6 69.7
2014 1043 75.8 13.7 72.2
2015 990 77.0 12.8 71.4
2016 993 71.0 13.9 75.3
2017 989 69.0 14.3 74.4
2018 1002 67.8 14.7 78
2019 1036 68.8 15.0 77.9
2020 1101 76.0 14.4 87.3
2021 1023 75.1 13.6 86.4
2022 1116 77.4 14.4 88.2
2023 1179 72.2 16.3 80.9

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Gilmer Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,155 (14.5%) $6,834 (85.5%) $7,989
2020 $1,233 (14.7%) $7,142 (85.3%) $8,375
2021 $2,292 (22.1%) $8,091 (77.9%) $10,383

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Gilmer Elementary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 2674th of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 1655th of 4647 Elementary schools
 24.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Gilmer Elementary)3750
 13%
   3rd Grade Reading (Gilmer Independent School District (Isd))3750
 13%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Gilmer Elementary)4557
 12%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Gilmer Independent School District (Isd))4557
 12%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
4th Grade Reading (Gilmer Elementary)3543
 8%
   4th Grade Reading (Gilmer Independent School District (Isd))3543
 8%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Gilmer Elementary)4646
   4th Grade Mathematics (Gilmer Independent School District (Isd))4646
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students10361179
 13.8%
African American104111
 6.7%
American Indian48
 100%
Asian57
 40%
Hispanic231267
 15.6%
Pacific Islander03
White605674
 11.4%
Two or More Races87109
 25.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients77.9%80.9%
 3%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Gilmer Elementary

Gilmer Elementary ranks 1593rd of 4675 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Gilmer Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Bruce J H
Middle : Gilmer Intermediate
High : Gilmer High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,179 students attended Gilmer Elementary.

Students at Gilmer Elementary are 57% White, 23% Hispanic, 9% African American, 9% Two or more races.


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