Gladewater Primary

100 Gay Ave
Gladewater, TX 75647
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Gladewater Primary serves 296 students in grades Prekindergarten-1. 
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-1
  • Enrollment: 296 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 54%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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School Overview

Gladewater Primary's student population of 296 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-1
Total Students
296 students
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Colors
Blue and Gold
School Calendar

School Rankings

The diversity score of Gladewater Primary is 0.69, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (TX)
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
19%
54%
Black
23%
13%
White
46%
24%
Two or more races
11%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
0.69
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
80%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Gladewater Primary?
296 students attend Gladewater Primary.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Gladewater Primary students are White, 23% of students are Black, 19% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Gladewater Primary?
Gladewater Primary has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Gladewater Primary offer ?
Gladewater Primary offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-1
What school district is Gladewater Primary part of?
Gladewater Primary is part of Gladewater Independent School District.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-1
  • Enrollment: 296 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 54%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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