District Overview
Located at 137 Hamilton Drive in Waco, Texas, Gholson Independent School District is an active, traditional public school district serving a rural fringe community within the greater Waco metropolitan area. The district operates two public school campuses that together provide a complete educational pathway spanning from Pre-Kindergarten all the way through 12th grade. Operating as a non-charter district tailored to its local area, Gholson ISD offers accessible learning opportunities and community engagement, with administrative outreach available directly through their district website at gholsonisd.org.

According to the 2024–2025 NCES dataset, Gholson ISD fosters a close-knit educational environment with a total enrollment of 265 students, comprising 144 male and 121 female learners across its grade levels. The student body encompasses diverse backgrounds, including 171 White students, 69 Hispanic students, 13 multiracial students, and 12 Black students. To effectively support this student population, the district maintains a total staffing context of approximately 71.7 full-time equivalent (FTE) positions. This dedicated workforce features nearly 40 FTE teachers, 2 instructional aides, and roughly 30 support staff personnel, ensuring strong instructional guidance and individualized attention in a small-school setting.
2
Total Schools
265
Total Students
39.8
Full-Time Teachers
6.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for GHOLSON ISD
Demographic Student Count
White171
Hispanic69
Black12
Two or More13
  • White
    171 (64.5%)
  • Hispanic
    69 (26.0%)
  • Two or More
    13 (4.9%)
  • Black
    12 (4.5%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in GHOLSON ISD
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary0
Middle0
High0
Other2
School Map
District Details
Status:Open
District type:Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Charter:Not a charter district
Number of schools:2
Students:265*
Teachers (FTE):39.8*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:6.7
Schools in GHOLSON ISD
Found 2 Schools