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Gus Birdwell Elementary

Spearman ISD · Hansford County · 511 S TOWNSEND ST, Spearman, TX 79081

(806)659-2565

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8/10
#1100
Rank 1100 out of 4,678
Top 23%
English Language Arts8/10 · #1173 · 75th percentile
Mathematics8/10 · #1160 · 75th percentile
Science8/10 · #1045 · 74th percentile

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School Overview

Tucked into the Texas Panhandle, Gus Birdwell Elementary serves the tight-knit farming community of Spearman, where neighbors know each other by name and school life is very much at the center of town identity. Academic performance here punches well above what you might expect from a small rural district, landing in the top quarter of schools statewide across English, math, and science. Families who value a close community, small class sizes, and a school where staff genuinely know every kid will find a lot to like in Spearman.

Student Demographics

144 students tested · 2023-24 school year

Ethnicity

Hispanic
85 (59%)
Other
59 (41%)

Key Indicators

English Learners35 (24%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged78 (54%)
Students with Disabilities14 (10%)

Staff & Teachers(2023-24)

348
Enrollment
32.6
Teachers (FTE)
10.7:1
Student-Staff Ratio
2
Administrators (FTE)