GILBERT WILLIE SR EL

www.terrellisd.org/jfkelementaryschool

671 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Gilbert Willie Sr. Elementary, located at 1400 S. Rockwall Ave in Terrell, Texas, is a public school within the Terrell Independent School District. Serving students in the early stages of their education, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and community engagement. As part of the Terrell ISD family, the campus works to prepare young learners for future success by providing a structured curriculum and access to various educational resources designed to meet the diverse needs of its student population.

The school maintains a strong connection to the local community, reflecting the district’s broader mission to empower students to reach their full potential. Through a combination of classroom instruction and extracurricular opportunities, Gilbert Willie Sr. Elementary focuses on building a solid foundation in core subjects such as literacy and mathematics. By prioritizing both educational excellence and social-emotional well-being, the school strives to create a welcoming atmosphere where students can thrive as they progress through their primary grade levels.

671

Total Students

37.3

Full-Time Teachers

18.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

83.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for GILBERT WILLIE SR EL
Demographic	Student Count
White	130
Hispanic	349
Black	156
Asian	3
Two or More	33

Hispanic
349 (52.0%)
Black
156 (23.2%)
White
130 (19.4%)
Two or More
33 (4.9%)
Asian
3 (0.4%)

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:	TERRELL ISD
Phone:	(972)563-1443
Website:	http://www.terrellisd.org/jfkelementaryschool
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	671
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	37.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	503
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	56

* 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

Kindergarten 87

Grade 1 98

Grade 2 113

Grade 3 107

Grade 4 117

Grade 5 149