At a glance
Reported students
630
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
41.99
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
15:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–06
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Texas elementary enrollment
70th percentile
Compared with 4,659 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
496
Charles a Gill El: 630 reported students.
State peer staffing position
55th percentile
15:1 reported; state peer median 14.8:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 576
- Teachers (FTE)
- 36.48
- Student–teacher ratio
- 15.8:1
What the reported data says about Charles a Gill El
Charles a Gill El is a public elementary school serving grades PK–06 in Dallas. It is one of 237 current school records connected to Dallas ISD. NCES reports 630 students for 2024–25.
Among 4,659 elementary schools in Texas with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 519 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 70th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 15:1, close to the Texas median of 14.8:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (73%) and Black (15.2%). English learners represent 55.2% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 7.8%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Charles a Gill El
- 1How do the reported 15:1 student–teacher ratio and 41.99 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1.98 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 55.2%
- Students with disabilities
- 7.8%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 95.7%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1.98
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White3.5%
- Hispanic73%
- Black15.2%
- Asian5.1%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.6%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
- Multiracial2.4%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Dallas ISD
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Mockingbird El
Elementary · Grades KG–05
630 reported students
David G Burnet El
Elementary · Grades PK–06
631 reported students
Stevens Park El
Elementary · Grades PK–06
631 reported students
Jesus Moroles Expressive Arts Vanguard
Elementary · Grades PK–08
633 reported students
George B Dealey Montessori Academy
Elementary · Grades PK–08
634 reported students
Nancy Moseley El
Elementary · Grades PK–05
610 reported students
Public schools near Charles a Gill El
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Larry G Smith El Elementary · Dallas ISD | PK–06 | 681 | 0.8 mi |
| Casa View El Elementary · Dallas ISD | PK–06 | 530 | 0.9 mi |
| Shands El Elementary · Mesquite ISD | PK–05 | 567 | 1.4 mi |
| Edwin J Kiest El Elementary · Dallas ISD | PK–06 | 535 | 1.4 mi |
| Heather Glen Montclair El Elementary · Garland ISD | PK–05 | 557 | 1.5 mi |
| Roach El Elementary · Garland ISD | PK–05 | 315 | 1.6 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Charles a Gill El
What grades does Charles a Gill El serve?
Charles a Gill El reports grades PK–06 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Dallas ISD.
How many students attend Charles a Gill El?
Charles a Gill El reported 630 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 70th percentile among 4,659 Texas elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 576 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Charles a Gill El?
The calculated ratio is 15:1, based on 630 students and 41.99 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Texas median for the same school level is 14.8:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Charles a Gill El a public, charter, or magnet school?
Charles a Gill El is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Dallas ISD attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Charles a Gill El students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
95.7% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Charles a Gill El in?
Charles a Gill El is part of Dallas ISD, based in Dallas, TX, which operates 237 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Charles a Gill El?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Larry G Smith El (0.8 mi), Casa View El (0.9 mi), Shands El (1.4 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.