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Gainesville ISD Chalmers ES Additions and Renovations
600 Radio Hl Rd, Gainesville, TX, 76240
Gainesville ISD Chalmers ES Additions and Renovations is a additions to existing building project at 600 Radio Hl Rd, Gainesville, in Cooke County, TX, tracked from its Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) registration. Under construction, estimated completion Aug 2027. The project has an estimated value of $7.4M across about 10,103 sq ft.
- Estimated project value
- $7.4M
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- Reported floor area
- 10,103 ft²
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- Estimated cost / ft²
- $732/sqft
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- 1y 3mo
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📰About Gainesville ISD Chalmers ES Additions and Renovations
Gainesville ISD is adding 10,103 sq ft to Chalmers Elementary School at 600 Radio Hl Rd, Gainesville, TX 76240. The filing, registered with TDLR in May 2026, describes the scope as an 8-classroom storm shelter addition. The estimated cost is $7,400,000, which calculates to $732 per square foot. Completion is targeted for August 2027.
The project involves public funds and public land. WRA Architects is the design firm of record, and Ernesto Sarabia is the registered accessibility specialist. The construction start date listed in the filing is May 2026, with a scheduled build window of 456 days.
Local Context and Scale
This addition is significantly larger than the median project in Cooke County. Among 61 TDLR-registered additions to existing buildings in the county, the median estimated cost is $600,000 and the median size is 3,666 sq ft. The median cost per square foot for these projects is $121. The Chalmers Elementary project exceeds these figures, placing its cost in the top quarter of the county's recorded additions. The scheduled build window is longer than the county median of 213 days.
Gainesville ISD has six other TDLR-registered projects totaling $23,700,000. These include an Intermediate School addition in Gainesville valued at $7,500,000 and an Edison Elementary School project valued at $13,000,000. WRA Architects has six other TDLR-registered projects totaling $24,560,051, including work at Corckett Elementary School in Greenville and The Meadows Elementary School in Desoto.
The school is situated in ZIP code 76240, where the U.S. Census ACS 2023 five-year estimates report a population of about 29,271. The median household income is $67,056, and the median owner-occupied home value is $207,600. Third-party sources such as GreatSchools describe W E Chalmers Elementary School as a public school in Gainesville offering a Gifted & Talented program. The official school calendar for the 2026-2027 academic year follows the Gainesville ISD schedule.
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Gainesville ISD Chalmers ES Additions and Renovations is a Additions to Existing Building project located at 600 Radio Hl Rd, Gainesville, TX 76240 in Gainesville, Texas. The project has an estimated value of $7.4M covering 10,103 sq ft. Gainesville ISD is the property owner and WRA Architects is the design firm of record. The project was registered with TDLR on May 20, 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the specific scope of the construction work?
The filing specifies a 10,103 sq ft addition consisting of eight classrooms designed as a storm shelter. The work is classified as additions to an existing building at the school's current address.
Who is the registered accessibility specialist for this project?
Ernesto Sarabia is listed as the registered accessibility specialist of record. WRA Architects is the design firm, and Gainesville ISD is the owner of the project.
Is the project currently open or operating?
The TDLR record indicates the project is registered with plan review pending. Construction started in May 2026 and is targeted for August 2027. The record does not confirm the facility is open to the public.
How does the cost compare to other local projects?
The $7,400,000 estimated cost is above the Cooke County median of $600,000 for similar additions. The $732 per square foot rate is also above the county median of $121 per square foot.
Is the school site in a flood zone?
No. It is designated as zone X on the National Flood Hazard Layer.
What is Gainesville ISD Chalmers ES Additions and Renovations?
Gainesville ISD Chalmers ES Additions and Renovations is a additions to existing building project at 600 Radio Hl Rd in Gainesville, Texas, registered with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR). Scope of work: 10,103 sf, 8 classroom storm shelter addition.
Is Gainesville ISD Chalmers ES Additions and Renovations open in Gainesville?
Gainesville ISD Chalmers ES Additions and Renovations is still under construction in Gainesville, TX, with an estimated completion of Aug 2027 according to its TDLR registration.
Where is Gainesville ISD Chalmers ES Additions and Renovations located?
Gainesville ISD Chalmers ES Additions and Renovations is located at 600 Radio Hl Rd, Gainesville, TX, 76240, in Cooke County.
Who is the owner or developer of Gainesville ISD Chalmers ES Additions and Renovations?
Gainesville ISD is the property owner/developer of record for Gainesville ISD Chalmers ES Additions and Renovations, per its TDLR project registration.
Who is the architect or design firm for Gainesville ISD Chalmers ES Additions and Renovations?
WRA Architects is the design firm of record for Gainesville ISD Chalmers ES Additions and Renovations, according to its TDLR filing.
How much does Gainesville ISD Chalmers ES Additions and Renovations cost and how big is it?
Gainesville ISD Chalmers ES Additions and Renovations has an estimated construction value of $7.4M and approximately 10,103 square feet (about $732/sqft), based on its TDLR filing.
Scope of Work
10,103 sf, 8 classroom storm shelter addition.
Note: This project is registered under the Texas Accessibility Standards (TAS) program. TDLR registration is required for commercial and public facility construction to ensure compliance with accessibility requirements under Texas Government Code Chapter 469.
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600 Radio Hl Rd, Gainesville, TX, 76240
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