Serving 324 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Gale Pond Alamo Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 324 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 87%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Gale Pond Alamo Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Gale Pond Alamo Elementary School's student population of 324 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has declined by 33% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
324 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
School Rankings
Gale Pond Alamo Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Gale Pond Alamo Elementary School is 0.33, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1441 out of 8188 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
81%
53%
Black
4%
13%
White
13%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Gale Pond Alamo Elementary School's ranking?
Gale Pond Alamo Elementary School is ranked #1441 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Gale Pond Alamo Elementary School often compared to?
Gale Pond Alamo Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like El Magnet At Hays, Sam Houston Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Gale Pond Alamo Elementary School?
324 students attend Gale Pond Alamo Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Gale Pond Alamo Elementary School students are Hispanic, 13% of students are White, 4% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Gale Pond Alamo Elementary School?
Gale Pond Alamo Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Gale Pond Alamo Elementary School offer ?
Gale Pond Alamo Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Gale Pond Alamo Elementary School part of?
Gale Pond Alamo Elementary School is part of Ector County Independent School District.
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