About Us
La Gloria Elementary School provides a warm, stimulating environment where students are actively involved in learning academics, as well as, positive values. Students receive a standards based, challenging curriculum by dedicated professional staff and based on the individual needs of the students. Ongoing evaluation of student progress and achievement helps refine the instructional program so students can achieve academic proficiency.
La Gloria Elementary School provides a warm, stimulating environment where students are actively involved in learning academics, as well as, positive values. Students receive a standards based, challenging curriculum by dedicated professional staff and based on the individual needs of the students. Ongoing evaluation of student progress and achievement helps refine the instructional program so students can achieve academic proficiency.
La Gloria Staff has made a commitment to provide the best educational program possible for La Gloria Elementary students. Together through hard work, La Gloria Elementary students will be challenged to reach their maximum potential.
School Profile:
La Gloria Elementary School is located in the southern region of Gonzales and serves students in grades kindergarten through four following a traditional calendar. At the beginning of the 2007-08 school year, 832 students were enrolled, including 11% in special education, 73% qualifying for English Language Learner support, and 84% qualifying for free or reduced price lunch. La Gloria Elementary School achieved a 2008 Academic Performance Index (API) school of 701.
All students receive a high quality, standards-based education that fosters academic success. Dedicated and highly qualified staff use a variety of research-based strategies and techniques to provide opportunities for students to acquire the skills and concepts to exceed state proficiency standards and experience success in the learning community. Staff training on integrating technology into the curriculum combined with an ongoing emphasis in reading, language arts, and math supports the school's efforts to build a solid instructional foundation to meet the current learning needs of La Gloria Elementary students.