Sharon a Richardson El in Gilmer, TX

At a glance

Reported students

141

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

9.17

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

15.4:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

PK–05

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

Texas elementary enrollment

3rd percentile

Compared with 4,659 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

141

Sharon a Richardson El: 141 reported students.

State peer staffing position

63rd percentile

15.4:1 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: 123
Teachers (FTE): 12
Student–teacher ratio: 10.3:1

What the reported data says about Sharon a Richardson El

Sharon a Richardson El is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in Gilmer. It is one of 2 current school records connected to Union Hill ISD. NCES reports 141 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 3rd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 15.4:1, 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 (65.2%) and Hispanic or Latino (22%). English learners represent 4.1% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 6.5%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

Questions worth asking Sharon a Richardson El

1How do the reported 15.4:1 student–teacher ratio and 9.17 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 0.5 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?

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Enrollment needs

English learners: 4.1%
Students with disabilities: 6.5%
Free/reduced-price lunch: 73.8%
Lunch program: Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE): 0.5
Nurses (FTE): 0.5
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

White65.2%
Hispanic22%
Black7.8%
Asian0%
American Indian / Alaska Native0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
Multiracial5%

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.

Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.

Union Hill H S

High · Grades 06–12

141 reported students

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Public schools near Sharon a Richardson 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
Union Hill H S High · Union Hill ISD	06–12	141	under 0.1 mi
Gilmer El Elementary · Gilmer ISD	KG–04	1,042	4.2 mi
Gilmer Int Middle · Gilmer ISD	05–06	425	4.4 mi
Gilmer H S High · Gilmer ISD	09–12	895	5.8 mi
Harmony Int Elementary · Harmony ISD	04–05	124	8.4 mi
Harmony El Elementary · Harmony ISD	PK–03	263	8.5 mi

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Frequently asked questions about Sharon a Richardson El

What grades does Sharon a Richardson El serve?

Sharon a Richardson El reports grades PK–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Union Hill ISD.

How many students attend Sharon a Richardson El?

Sharon a Richardson El reported 141 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 3rd percentile among 4,659 Texas elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 123 students.

What is the student–teacher ratio at Sharon a Richardson El?

The calculated ratio is 15.4:1, based on 141 students and 9.17 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 Sharon a Richardson El a public, charter, or magnet school?

Sharon a Richardson El is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Union Hill ISD attendance boundaries and transfer rules.

What share of Sharon a Richardson El students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?

73.8% 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 Sharon a Richardson El in?

Sharon a Richardson El is part of Union Hill ISD, based in Gilmer, TX, which operates 2 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.

What public schools are near Sharon a Richardson El?

The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Union Hill H S (under 0.1 mi), Gilmer El (4.2 mi), Gilmer Int (4.4 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.