W E Chalmers El
Gainesville, TX · Gainesville ISD · Grades 2-4
4,330th of 4,406 Texas elementary schools statewide · better than 2%▼ Declining
W E Chalmers El ranking
SchoolRow ranks W E Chalmers El 4,330th of 4,406 Texas elementary schools for 2024–25, based on STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) English and Math results — better than 2% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 21th in 2019 to 2th in 2025 — declining.
W E Chalmers El test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) · 471 students tested
W E Chalmers El students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 714 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 57.0% | 62.3% | ▲ 5.3 pts | |
| White | 30.4% | 27.6% | ▼ 2.8 pts | |
| Two or more races | 4.6% | 5.3% | ▲ 0.7 pts | |
| Black | 6.6% | 3.9% | ▼ 2.7 pts | |
| Asian | 1.1% | 0.6% | ▼ 0.5 pts |
Homes near W E Chalmers El
Typical home value $279K in zip 76240 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2009
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near W E Chalmers El
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- –Edison ElGainesville ISD · 1.1 mi away
- 4Callisburg ElCallisburg ISD · 5.6 mi away2,659th of 4,406
ELA 49% · Math 40% - 8Lindsay ElLindsay ISD · 7.1 mi away1,209th of 4,406
ELA 64% · Math 53% - 2Valley View ElValley View ISD · 10.1 mi away3,729th of 4,406
ELA 34% · Math 34% - 4Walnut Bend ElWalnut Bend ISD · 11.2 mi away2,658th of 4,406
ELA 70% · Math 19% - 5Whitesboro IntWhitesboro ISD · 11.6 mi away2,582nd of 4,406
ELA 50% · Math 40% - –Hayes PriWhitesboro ISD · 11.7 mi away
- 6Collinsville ElCollinsville ISD · 12.2 mi away1,792nd of 4,406
ELA 47% · Math 57%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is W E Chalmers El in?
W E Chalmers El is part of the Gainesville ISD district in Gainesville, Texas.
Is W E Chalmers El a good school?
SchoolRow ranks W E Chalmers El 4,330th of 4,406 Texas elementary schools (better than 2% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR)).
What is the racial makeup of W E Chalmers El?
Hispanic 62%, White 28%, Two or more races 5%, Black 4% (714 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near W E Chalmers El cost?
The typical home value in zip code 76240 is $279K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR), low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.