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Public elementary school · Gruver ISD · Gruver, Texas

Gruver EL

Gruver EL rates 9.3, right at the middle of Gruver ISD's elementary schools, whose rated median is 9.3.

Elementary schools, 1 to 10This campus against public elementary schools around it that are rated on verified state test data.
9.3this school

9.3 on a one-to-ten scale; the Gruver ISD median is 9.3.

#65 of 8,584 schools in Texas · Gruver ISD: 1 elementary schools rated, median 9.3

The brief

A Gruver ISD elementary school where students score 23 points above what's typical for similar communities.

It ranks 65 of 8,584 schools in Texas and 1 of 3 in Gruver ISD.

Gruver EL is listed in Gruver ISD, and a district label does not verify attendance for an address: confirm the zoned campus with the district before you commit to a street.

Math73%28 points above the Texas average of 45%48 students tested · 2025 STAAR
Reading83%28 points above the Texas average of 55%48 students tested · 2025 STAAR
Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 19 points since 2021, reaching 78% in 2025.2025 STAAR; 32 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

What the rating is made of, each out of 10

Student Progress
8.8
50% of the rating
Academics
9.7
30% of the rating
Resources & Environment
9.9
20% of the rating
About this school's data1 correction under review · rating: low confidence · 7 sources, 2019–2025

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, an estimate, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named here.

Attendance data is under correction. This existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating may still reflect an unverified attendance input.

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 81% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 77% (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

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.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2025 STAAR · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2025 STAAR · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
State assessments · Mixed source periods · 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 the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment 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 79040; 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 multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24

About our dataHow we calculate scores

The neighborhood

Where it sits, and what the area looks like.
Gruver EL and the 15 nearest elementary schools, each pin colored by its score.Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Verify the enrollment path with the district.

The area

Median income
$80,625
Median home value
$173,600
Median rent
$792/mo
College educated
32.2%
Homeownership
75.5%
Poverty rate
4.1%

U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 79040; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Getting around

Walk Score
27
Car-Dependent
Bike Score
42
Somewhat Bikeable

Walk, transit and bike scores byWalk Score

Programs and who goes here

What the campus offers, and who it enrolls.

Programs

Gifted and talented
Available
A program for qualifying students · CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Who goes here

Free or reduced lunch
49.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance. Shown separately, never in the score.

NCES Common Core of Data (CCD).

The record

What is on file, and where each number came from.

The public record

What's said publicly about Gruver EL

Sources:School's website

Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated May 2026.Reviewed for accuracy.

Gruver Elementary is part of the Gruver Independent School District (Gruver ISD) in Texas. The district's mission focuses on providing educational opportunities in a safe environment to produce responsible citizens, while maintaining conservative, rural values alongside a progressive mindset for 21st-century students 1. A notable community-supported initiative is the Gruver Farm Scholarship, funded by a corn crop produced through donated time, effort, money, and machinery, which assists graduates in their post-secondary pursuits 1. Wade Callaway served as Superintendent for eight years, noting his 16th year in the district 1. Recent news indicates that Jermaine Cantu was named the lone finalist for superintendent, bringing 20 years of public education experience 1. The district also highlights student achievements, including high school students qualifying for state competitions at the regional UIL academic meet and the induction of students into the National Honor Society 1. Additionally, the district recognizes distinctions in art, band, and theatre through events like Night of the Arts 1.
Sources (1)
  1. gruverisd.net
Generated by AI from public sources. Every claim is grounded in a cited source.Report inaccuracy

Questions families ask

What grades does Gruver EL serve?

Gruver EL serves students in grades Pre-K through 4th.

How many students attend Gruver EL?

Gruver EL has an enrollment of approximately 158 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Gruver EL?

The student-teacher ratio at Gruver EL is 8.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Gruver EL rank in TX?

Gruver EL ranks #65 of 8,584 schools in TX.

What is Gruver EL's MySchoolScout rating?

Gruver EL has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Gruver EL?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Gruver EL has 81% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 77% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Gruver EL a charter school?

No, Gruver EL is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Gruver EL a Title I school?

No, Gruver EL is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Gruver EL?

49.4% of students at Gruver 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 facts

Grades
Pre-K – 4th
Enrollment
158
Student-teacher ratio
8.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
19
Type
Regular
Title I
No
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Hansford County
Phone
(806) 733-2031
Rank in district
#1 of 3
Schools in district
3
District spending per student
$15,336
NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
7.6%
Census SAIPE · 2024
Area population (ZIP 79040)
2,076
Area median age
33.6

NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24).

Sources and official links

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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Texas Education Agency, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.