W E Chalmers Elementary School Gainesville TX Overview (2026 List)

About W E Chalmers El

W E Chalmers Elementary School is at 600 Radio Hill Road, Gainesville, TX 76240, serving as the second campus in Gainesville ISD's three-school elementary pathway. The school runs second through fourth grade, covering the intermediate elementary years after students leave Edison Elementary and before they move to Gainesville Intermediate for fifth and sixth grade. There are 716 students currently enrolled, making Chalmers the largest campus in the Gainesville ISD elementary progression. The student-teacher ratio is 16:1, matching the district average. Boys make up 51% of the student body and girls 49%. State testing shows 25% of students reached math proficiency and 34% reached reading proficiency. The campus has a Gifted and Talented program, a full-time counselor, a librarian on staff, and a fourth-grade teacher who was selected by the Texas Education Agency to serve on a statewide STAAR item review committee, reflecting the professional depth of the teaching team. Enrollment follows Gainesville ISD's attendance zone boundaries for city residential neighborhoods. Residential properties near the campus average around $200,000, consistent with Gainesville market data. Chalmers is a key campus in GISD's K-6 elementary structure among the best elementary schools in Texas.

Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 25%

Reading 34%

State average proficiency is 25% in Math and 34% in Reading.

43

Full-time Teachers

17 : 1

Student-Teacher Ratio

1

Teachers In First Or Second Year (yrs)

714

Total Students

$66547

Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 27.59%

Asian 0.56%

Hispanic 62.32%

Black 3.92%

Two+ Races 5.32%

Native Am. 0.28%

White

27.59%

Asian

0.56%

Hispanic

62.32%

Black

3.92%

Two+ Races

5.32%

Native Am.

0.28%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 714

51.12%

365 Female

48.88%

349 Male

Student Population

714 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 17 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

357 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

W E Chalmers El Contact Information

Address

600 FM 3092, GAINESVILLE, TX 76240

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Phone

(940) 665-4147

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Website

http://www.gainesvilleisd.org

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 7:35 AM - 3:40 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:20 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

W.E. Chalmers Elementary prepared for end-of-year awards, recognizing academic excellence in Gainesville ISD. Site map updated for easier parent navigation. Positive: Student art featured in district exhibit April 25.

FAQ

Q1. Why does W E Chalmers serve only second through fourth grade?

Ans. Gainesville ISD runs a split-campus elementary structure. Edison handles Pre-K through first grade.

Q2. Does W E Chalmers Elementary have a GATE program?

Ans. Yes, W E Chalmers Elementary offers a Gifted and Talented program through Gainesville ISD.

Q3. What recent recognition did a Chalmers teacher receive from the state?

Ans. A fourth-grade teacher at W E Chalmers Elementary was selected by the Texas Education Agency to serve on a statewide STAAR Spanish Grade 4 Reading Item Review Committee, one of roughly 1,000 educators across Texas invited to participate in that process.

Q4. How does W E Chalmers support students who are English Language Learners?

Ans. W E Chalmers Elementary has about 31% of students enrolled in bilingual or ELD programs, one of the highest rates among Gainesville ISD elementary campuses.

Q5. What do families need to know about Chalmers' schedule?

Ans. W E Chalmers Elementary runs Tuesday through Friday from 7:35 AM to 3:40 PM per the official campus page. Families should confirm the current Monday schedule and any early dismissal days directly with the school.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3

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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

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The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10

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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

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The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2

SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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600 FM 3092, GAINESVILLE, TX 76240

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600 FM 3092, GAINESVILLE, TX 76240

About W E Chalmers El

Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Student Demographics

Gender Distribution

Student Population

Minority Enrollment

Students per Counselor

W E Chalmers El Contact Information

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Phone

Website

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Recent News & Updates

School Timings

Regular School Hours

Early Dismissal Days

After School Activities

School Session Dates

Remarkable Alumni

Map

Latest News

FAQ

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

Arts

Clubs

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Maggie Lou, Firefox

The Puppets of Spelhorst

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Frindle

The Wild Robot

James and the Giant Peach

Penguin Random House Features

The Secret Language of Birds

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

Free Robotics and Stem In-person Workshop in Your Neighbourhood for 7-14 Years Tech Enthusiasts.

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