W E Chalmers El
Gainesville, TX · Gainesville ISD
Regular public school · Grades 2-4 · Rural, fringe
4,330th of 4,406 Texas elementary schools statewide · better than 2%▼ Declining
600 FM 3092, Gainesville, TX 76240
(940)665-4147NCES ID 482022008744Directory 2023–24
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.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) · 471 students tested · no science: TX tests it in grades 5, 8 and 11, and this school ends at grade 4
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 714 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 2000, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 51.6% | 62.3% | ▲ 10.7 pts | |
| White | 35.0% | 27.6% | ▼ 7.4 pts | |
| Two or more races | 5.2% | 5.3% | ▲ 0.1 pts | |
| Black | 6.9% | 3.9% | ▼ 3.0 pts | |
| Asian | 0.9% | 0.6% | ▼ 0.3 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 2000. Race categories changed by 2010: earlier data combines Asian and Pacific Islander students and does not consistently identify multiracial students. The chart retains that history, while the change table uses 2010 onward.
Typical home value $279K in zip 76240 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2009
Data Provided by Zillow Group
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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.