Gandy Elementary School

About Gandy Elementary School

Gandy Elementary School is a public school located in the city of Dallas, Texas. It is part of the Dallas Independent School District and serves students from kindergarten through fifth grade. The school has a diverse student population, with students from a variety of backgrounds and experiences.
At Gandy Elementary, teachers strive to create a safe and nurturing environment where students can learn and grow. The school offers a wide range of academic and extracurricular activities, including music, art, and physical education. Gandy Elementary also provides a variety of support services, such as counseling and health services, to help students succeed.
Gandy Elementary is dedicated to providing students with a high-quality education. The school has a strong focus on the core academic subjects, such as math, reading, and writing. Teachers use a variety of instructional strategies and techniques to ensure that all students are able to reach their full potential.
Gandy Elementary is committed to helping students reach their goals and become successful, productive members of society. The school’s mission is to provide a positive learning environment that promotes academic excellence and prepares students for future success.

Address:	400 Gandy Ave White Hall, AR 71602
Phone:	(870) 247-4054
Site:	www.whitehallsd.org
Grades:	K – 5
Enrollment:	328 students

Overview Gandy Elementary School

Gandy Elementary School serves 328 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
Gandy Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the Arkansas state average of 36%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 37%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 40% (majority Black).

Verdict on Gandy Elementary School

Gandy Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 993 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.The diversity score of Gandy Elementary School is 0.45, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school’s diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.