At a glance
Reported students
296
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
26.3
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
11.3:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–01
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Texas elementary enrollment
12th percentile
Compared with 4,659 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
427.5
Gladewater Pri: 296 reported students.
State peer staffing position
6th percentile
11.3:1 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
- 348
- Teachers (FTE)
- 30.4
- Student–teacher ratio
- 11.4:1
What the reported data says about Gladewater Pri
Gladewater Pri is a public elementary school serving grades PK–01 in Gladewater. It is one of 4 current school records connected to Gladewater ISD. NCES reports 296 students for 2024–25.
Among 4,659 elementary schools in Texas with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 519 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 12th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 11.3:1, below 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 White (46.3%) and Black (22.6%). English learners represent 8.3% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 14.7%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Gladewater Pri
- 1How do the reported 11.3:1 student–teacher ratio and 26.3 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 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
- 8.3%
- Students with disabilities
- 14.7%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 83.1%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- 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
- White46.3%
- Hispanic18.6%
- Black22.6%
- Asian0.7%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial11.5%
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
Not reported as 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 Gladewater ISD
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Weldon El
Elementary · Grades 02–05
485 reported students
Gladewater Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
371 reported students
Gladewater H S
High · Grades 09–12
484 reported students
Public schools near Gladewater Pri
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weldon El Elementary · Gladewater ISD | 02–05 | 485 | 1.4 mi |
| Union Grove El Elementary · Union Grove ISD | PK–06 | 376 | 2 mi |
| White Oak Pri Elementary · White Oak ISD | PK–02 | 349 | 4.8 mi |
| White Oak Int Elementary · White Oak ISD | 03–05 | 311 | 4.8 mi |
| Sabine El Elementary · Sabine ISD | PK–04 | 618 | 7.6 mi |
| Pine Tree Pri Elementary · Pine Tree ISD | PK–KG | 498 | 7.8 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Gladewater Pri
What grades does Gladewater Pri serve?
Gladewater Pri reports grades PK–01 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Gladewater ISD.
How many students attend Gladewater Pri?
Gladewater Pri reported 296 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 12th percentile among 4,659 Texas elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 348 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Gladewater Pri?
The calculated ratio is 11.3:1, based on 296 students and 26.3 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 Gladewater Pri a public, charter, or magnet school?
Gladewater Pri is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Gladewater ISD attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Gladewater Pri students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
83.1% 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 Gladewater Pri in?
Gladewater Pri is part of Gladewater ISD, based in Gladewater, TX, which operates 4 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Gladewater Pri?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Weldon El (1.4 mi), Union Grove El (2 mi), White Oak Pri (4.8 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.