Below Average
#6654 of 8,552 schools in TX
Based on limited data
Gonzales EL
Elementary School · Gonzales ISD · Gonzales, TX
A Gonzales ISD elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 2nd.
1600 ST ANDREWS ST, Gonzales, TX 78629
- 17.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Estimated academic score. This school does not have standardized test data. Based on TX statewide data.Learn more
Academics
Partial Profile · 2/3 metricsRequires 2+ years of test data
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Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
77%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Gonzales EL sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 39Car-Dependent
- Bike 38Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,412/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Gonzales), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$65,638
Median home value
$193,200
Median rent
$812/mo
College educated
12.4%
Homeownership
64.8%
Poverty rate
15.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 78629; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emmanuel Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 1–9 | 0.5 mi | 18 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Gonzales ISD
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #2 of 5
- District spending per student
- $12,891NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 33.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Gonzales EL is listed in GONZALES ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Gonzales EL
Gonzales EL is a public elementary school in Gonzales, TX, part of Gonzales ISD, serving approximately 512 students in grades Kindergarten-2nd with a 17.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10 and ranks #6,654 of 8,552 schools in TX. Based on limited data: 40% component coverage.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Gonzales EL
What grades does Gonzales EL serve?
Gonzales EL serves students in grades Kindergarten through 2nd.
How many students attend Gonzales EL?
Gonzales EL has an enrollment of approximately 512 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gonzales EL?
The student-teacher ratio at Gonzales EL is 17.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Gonzales EL rank in TX?
Gonzales EL ranks #6,654 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is Gonzales EL's MySchoolScout rating?
Gonzales EL has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Gonzales EL a charter school?
No, Gonzales EL is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Gonzales EL a Title I school?
No, Gonzales EL is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Gonzales EL?
77.0% of students at Gonzales EL qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 2nd
- Enrollment
- 512
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 29
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Gonzales County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 26.8%
- Phone
- (830) 672-2826
- Area population (ZIP 78629)
- 12,380
- Area average commute
- 25.4 min
- Area median age
- 36.6
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 78629; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2023–24
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