Enrollment
296
Elementary
DISTRICT 391 · STATE 519
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·GLADEWATER ISD·NCES 482076002082
Gladewater Primary School
100 GAY AVE, GLADEWATER, TX 75647 · (903) 845-2254 · Gregg County
GRADES PK–01ELEMENTARY22-SUBURBTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL296 STUDENTS
Student : Teacher
11.3:1
26 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 12.7:1 · STATE 15.1:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
83%
246 students
DISTRICT 77% · STATE 65%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-K | 83 | 28% |
| Kindergarten | 110 | 37% |
| Grade 1 | 103 | 35% |
Student demographics
69%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 65% · STATE 63% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
School pathway
Students here typically continue to
Based on grade levels within GLADEWATER ISD. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Schools most like Gladewater Primary School
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gladewater Primary School this school | 296 | 83.1% | N/A |
| Rowena Johnson Primary School SULPHUR SPRINGS | 306 | 78.4% | 47.0% |
| Westwood Primary School PALESTINE | 378 | 84.1% | N/A |
| Westwood Elementary School PALESTINE | 404 | 80.7% | 32.0% |
| Jefferson Elementary School JEFFERSON | 286 | 78.3% | 39.4% |
| Houston Elementary School DENISON | 255 | 78.4% | 39.3% |
Matched among Texas elementary schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where Gladewater Primary School ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Texas | In Gregg County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 296 | #4,216 of 4,938 | #17 of 19 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 11.3:1 | #164 of 4,622 | #1 of 18 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 68.7% | #648 of 4,628 | #6 of 18 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 83.1% | #1,721 of 4,789 | #7 of 18 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked steepest decline first | -20.0% | #1,172 of 2,838 | #5 of 17 |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
296
-67 (-18%) vs 2020
-15% since 1990-91, when it was 348
Student : Teacher
11.3:1
was 12.1:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 296 | 26.3 | 11.3:1 | 83% (246) |
| 2023-24 | 342 | 32.5 | 10.5:1 | 88% (302) |
| 2022-23 | 367 | 33.3 | 11.0:1 | 90% (330) |
| 2020-21 | 363 | 30 | 12.1:1 | 79% (287) |
| 2017-18 | 370 | 26.1 | 14.2:1 | 77% (285) |
| 2015-16 | 391 | 26 | 15.0:1 | 79% (308) |
| 2010-11 | 418 | 30 | 13.9:1 | 76% (319) |
| 2000-01 | 383 | 28 | 13.7:1 | 59% (225) |
| 1990-91 | 348 | 20 | 17.4:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Gladewater Primary School.
Since 2017-18: students down 20% (370 to 296); teachers up 1% (26.1 to 26.3).
About Gladewater Primary School
Gladewater Primary School is an elementary school in GLADEWATER, Texas, and it is part of GLADEWATER ISD. The school counted 296 students in 2024-25, covering pre-K through 1. The school is 43% below the average for elementary schools in Texas.
GLADEWATER ISD is the district for Gladewater Primary School. It has 4 schools and 1,636 students.
Of every 100 students at Gladewater Primary School, about 46 are White, the largest group. Smaller groups are 23% Black, 19% Hispanic, and 11% multiracial. For comparison, the population of Gregg County is roughly 58% White. Its diversity index, the chance that two randomly chosen students belong to different racial or ethnic groups, is 69%.
Gladewater Primary School reports a ratio of 11.3 students per teacher, from 26.3 full-time-equivalent teachers. Across elementary schools in Texas, the average ratio is 15.1:1. Lunch program data show 83% of students are eligible for free or reduced-price meals. The 68% average for public schools in Gregg County is 15 points lower.
In Gregg County, where the school is located, the median household earns about $66,550 a year, roughly 23% of adults have a four-year degree or more, and the share of residents below the poverty line is 12%. Public schools in Gregg County number 46, with about 20,498 students.
Among nearby public schools, Weldon Elementary School is closest at about 1.4 miles. Gladewater Primary School is one of several public schools in the area, with at least 8 others within five miles.
Gladewater Primary School has an NCES locale of Suburb: Mid-size.
Enrollment figures show a decrease of 67 students from 2020-21 to 2024-25.
Use the discussion section to ask about homework, tutoring, and testing dates at Gladewater Primary School. Current and former families are welcome to add their experience.
Gregg County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
125,480
Census ACS
Median income
$66,550
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
23%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
12%
Below federal line
Schools in county
46
20,498 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in GLADEWATER ISD
- Weldon Elementary SchoolElementary · 485 students
- Gladewater High SchoolHigh · 484 students
- Gladewater Middle SchoolMiddle · 371 students
Other schools in GLADEWATER
- Weldon Elementary SchoolElementary · 485 students
- Gladewater High SchoolHigh · 484 students
- Sabine High SchoolHigh · 456 students
- Union Grove Elementary SchoolElementary · 376 students
- Gladewater Middle SchoolMiddle · 371 students
- Sabine Middle SchoolMiddle · 266 students
Nearby schools
- Weldon Elementary School1.4 mi · 485
- Gladewater High School1.4 mi · 484
- Gladewater Middle School1.5 mi · 371
- Union Grove Junior High School1.8 mi · 112
- Union Grove High School1.8 mi · 232
- Union Grove Elementary School2.0 mi · 376
Frequently asked questions
About Gladewater Primary SchoolHow large is Gladewater Primary School?
Gladewater Primary School enrolls approximately 296 students in grades PK-01.
What grades does Gladewater Primary School serve?
Gladewater Primary School serves grades PK-01.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gladewater Primary School?
The student-to-teacher ratio at Gladewater Primary School is approximately 11.3:1 (26 FTE teachers).
How diverse is Gladewater Primary School?
Gladewater Primary School reports a student body of 46% White, 19% Hispanic, 23% Black, 1% Asian, 11% Two or more.
Is Gladewater Primary School public or private?
Gladewater Primary School is a public K-12 school, overseen by GLADEWATER ISD.
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