Excellent
#703 of 8,552 schools in TX
Top 8% in state
- Math 79% vs TX 44% (2024)
- Reading 82% vs TX 54% (2024)
- 14.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
Full Profile · 3/3 metricsView breakdown
View breakdown
View breakdown
Students at Gulledge EL score 80% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 67%).
2024 STAAR proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 15 points since 2020, reaching 81% in 2024.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 83% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 84% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 30 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
13.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Gulledge EL sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Dallas-Fort Worth map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 48Car-Dependent
- Transit 15Minimal Transit
- Bike 53Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,621/100K
Powered by
FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Plano), 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
$117,445
Median home value
$566,200
Median rent
$1,820/mo
College educated
70.7%
Homeownership
38.1%
Poverty rate
6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 75024; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Archgate Montessori Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 8.7private | PK–8 | 0.6 mi | 89 | Compare → |
| Preston Meadows Montessori SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 0.7 mi | 4 | Compare → |
| Haun ELEnrollment path unverified | 8.0 | K–5 | 0.8 mi | 587 | Compare → |
| Daffron ELEnrollment path unverified | 5.6 | PK–5 | 1.3 mi | 607 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Plano ISD
- Schools in district
- 77
- Rank in district
- #16 of 71
- District spending per student
- $11,384NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 6.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Gulledge EL is listed in PLANO ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Gulledge EL
Gulledge EL is a public elementary school in Plano, TX, part of Plano ISD, serving approximately 732 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 14.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 out of 10 and ranks #703 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 83% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 84% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Gulledge EL
What grades does Gulledge EL serve?
Gulledge EL serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Gulledge EL?
Gulledge EL has an enrollment of approximately 732 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gulledge EL?
The student-teacher ratio at Gulledge EL is 14.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Gulledge EL rank in TX?
Gulledge EL ranks #703 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is Gulledge EL's MySchoolScout rating?
Gulledge EL has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 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 Gulledge EL?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Gulledge EL has 83% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 84% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Gulledge EL a charter school?
No, Gulledge EL is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Gulledge EL a Title I school?
No, Gulledge EL is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Gulledge EL?
13.3% of students at Gulledge 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 – 5th
- Enrollment
- 732
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 49
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Collin County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 17.6%
- Phone
- (469) 752-1300
- Area population (ZIP 75024)
- 45,051
- Area average commute
- 23.2 min
- Area median age
- 37.6
Official sources & links
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.
- 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 · 2024 STAAR · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 STAAR. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 STAAR · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 STAAR. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · 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 75024; 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, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
Related reading
- Best Public Schools in Texas 2026: Top-Ranked Elementary, Middle & High Schoolsbest schools
- Best School Districts to Move To in 2026: A Data-Driven Guidebest schools
- Best Schools in Austin, TX — 2026 Rankingsbest schools
- Best Schools in Dallas, TX — 2026 Rankingsbest schools
- Best Schools in Fort Worth, TX — 2026 Rankingsbest schools
Get school insights in your inbox
New rankings, best-schools lists, and parent guides — delivered free. No spam, unsubscribe anytime.
We respect your privacy. Unsubscribe at any time.