At a glance
Reported students
299
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
19.89
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
15:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–02
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Texas elementary enrollment
12th percentile
Compared with 4,659 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
293
Grand Saline El: 299 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
- 317
- Teachers (FTE)
- 21.2
- Student–teacher ratio
- 15:1
What the reported data says about Grand Saline El
Grand Saline El is a public elementary school serving grades PK–02 in Grand Saline. It is one of 5 current school records connected to Grand Saline ISD. NCES reports 299 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 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 White (71.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (24.7%). English learners represent 16.4% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 6.9%. 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 Grand Saline El
- 1How do the reported 15:1 student–teacher ratio and 19.89 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
- 16.4%
- Students with disabilities
- 6.9%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 62.9%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 2
- 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
- White71.6%
- Hispanic24.7%
- Black1.3%
- Asian0.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.3%
- Multiracial1.3%
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 Grand Saline ISD
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Grand Saline Int
Elementary · Grades 03–05
244 reported students
Grand Saline Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
293 reported students
Grand Saline H S
High · Grades 09–12
363 reported students
Van Zandt Co Youth Multi-Service Ctr
Other · Grades 06–11
12 reported students
Public schools near Grand Saline 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Saline Int Elementary · Grand Saline ISD | 03–05 | 244 | 0.1 mi |
| Grand Saline Middle Middle · Grand Saline ISD | 06–08 | 293 | 0.1 mi |
| Hallie Randall El Elementary · Fruitvale ISD | PK–05 | 209 | 5.2 mi |
| Alba-Golden El Elementary · Alba-Golden ISD | PK–05 | 383 | 9 mi |
| Edgewood El Elementary · Edgewood ISD | PK–02 | 243 | 9.4 mi |
| Edgewood Int Elementary · Edgewood ISD | 03–05 | 257 | 9.4 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Grand Saline El
What grades does Grand Saline El serve?
Grand Saline El reports grades PK–02 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Grand Saline ISD.
How many students attend Grand Saline El?
Grand Saline El reported 299 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 317 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Grand Saline El?
The calculated ratio is 15:1, based on 299 students and 19.89 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 Grand Saline El a public, charter, or magnet school?
Grand Saline El is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Grand Saline ISD attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Grand Saline El students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
62.9% 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 Grand Saline El in?
Grand Saline El is part of Grand Saline ISD, based in Grand Saline, TX, which operates 5 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Grand Saline El?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Grand Saline Int (0.1 mi), Grand Saline Middle (0.1 mi), Hallie Randall El (5.2 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.