Sharon a Richardson EL

Sharon a Richardson EL is a public elementary school in Gilmer, TX, part of the UNION HILL ISD. The school serves approximately 117 students in grades Pre-K – 5th with a student-teacher ratio of 9.8:1. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.9/10, placing it in the 97.4th percentile among TX schools — an above average rating overall.

Students demonstrate 26% proficiency in math and 36% in reading/language arts. The school scores particularly well in school environment (9.8/10). Located in a neighborhood with a median household income of $56,155, where 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

The school is situated in a distant rural setting.

With an enrollment of 117 students, Sharon a Richardson EL is a smaller school where families often find a close-knit community atmosphere. Smaller settings can mean more individual attention from teachers and staff, though they may offer fewer extracurricular options than larger schools.

With a student-teacher ratio of 9.8:1, Sharon a Richardson EL offers a notably low ratio compared to the national average. This typically means smaller class sizes and more opportunities for one-on-one interaction between students and teachers.

Located in a rural area, Sharon a Richardson EL may involve longer commutes for some families. Rural schools often serve as community anchors and may have smaller class sizes, but parents should consider transportation logistics, after-school program availability, and access to specialized services.