Summary:
The Grapeland Independent School District (Isd) is served by a single elementary school, Grapeland Elementary, which educates 325 students in grades PK through 5 and operates with a moderate level of economic disadvantage, as 52.62% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch.
Grapeland Elementary presents a clear split in academic performance: the school is a standout in Reading, consistently meeting or exceeding state averages, particularly in 3rd grade (58.7% proficient vs. 51.08% state) and 5th grade (61.9% vs. 58.47% state). However, Mathematics is a significant weakness, with proficiency rates in 2025-2026 falling far below state averages across all grades—most notably in 4th grade, where only 26.67% of students were proficient compared to the state's 49.28%. The school also showed a relative strength in 5th-grade Science, with 32.56% proficiency exceeding the state average of 29.57%.
Overall, the school ranks in the 39th percentile statewide (2-star rating), a modest improvement from the 32nd percentile in 2023-2024. The student-teacher ratio of 16.7:1 and per-student spending of $8,583 are typical for a small Texas district. The data suggests that the school's reading instruction is effective, but there is a systemic issue with math that requires targeted intervention, as the same resources produce above-average reading results. The "4th-grade slump" in reading is also a notable concern, with proficiency dropping sharply from 58.7% in 3rd grade to 43.48% in 4th grade before rebounding in 5th grade.
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