GILLETTE EL

527 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Gillette Elementary School, located at 625 Gillette Blvd in San Antonio, Texas, is a public school serving the Harlandale Independent School District (HISD). The school functions as a foundational academic institution for the local community, emphasizing core curriculum instruction while fostering a supportive environment for its diverse student population. Like many schools in the Harlandale district, it is deeply integrated into the surrounding residential area, focusing on student growth and community engagement.

As part of the Harlandale ISD, Gillette Elementary benefits from the district's broader mission to provide equitable educational opportunities and prepare students for success in secondary education. The school typically offers a range of programs tailored to meet the needs of elementary-aged children, including bilingual education and support services for academic achievement. Families in the area look to Gillette as a primary hub for early childhood development and essential K-5 schooling, with a commitment to maintaining a safe and structured learning space for all students.

527

Total Students

34.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

91.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for GILLETTE EL
Demographic	Student Count
White	2
Hispanic	524
Black	1

Hispanic
524 (99.4%)
White
2 (0.4%)
Black
1 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	HARLANDALE ISD
Phone:	(210)989-3100
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	527
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	34.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	482
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 83

Kindergarten 63

Grade 1 69

Grade 2 80

Grade 3 73

Grade 4 74

Grade 5 85