- Enrollment
- 1,042
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Gilmer, TX
Bruce J H
Federal NCES profile for Bruce J H, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 482070002080
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 16
📋 Attendance 58
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bruce J H earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #4 of 6
- public schools in Gilmer · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.5:1
- students per teacher
- 74.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Bruce J H has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bruce J H ranks #4 of 6 public schools in Gilmer, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-2 students YoY
Bruce J H held near 427 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 27.6 → 31.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-2 students YoY 482070002080 · Gilmer, TX Middle · SMALL · TRAD
419 enr · 15.5:1 · 74.4% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Gilmer El (1,042 students)
Bruce J H held near 427 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount). Teacher FTE added 27.6 → 31.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Bruce J H in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Gilmer El
Gilmer El
1,042 students
- Gilmer H S
Gilmer H S
895 students
- Gilmer Int
Gilmer Int
425 students
- This school
Bruce J H
419 students
What this shows Bruce J H reports 419 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bruce J H compares
Bruce J H held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.5:1 | ▲ 5% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 74.4% | ▲ 20% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 419 | top 61% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.5:1
Leaner classes than 42% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
419
Bigger than 50% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
74.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 20% above the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.5:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 65% in Texas - lower ratio than 35% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
16.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$12,381
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $14,348
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 419 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
61
in-school suspensions + 33 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 14.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 22.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 58.5%
Hispanic or Latino 23.2%
Two or More 9.3%
African American 7.4%
Asian 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: White at 58.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.0, Bruce J H is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Gilmer Isd reports $12,381 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Bruce J H Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gilmer El | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Gilmer H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Gilmer Int | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bruce J H's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 895
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 425
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~419 students)
Frequently asked questions about Bruce J H
How many students attend Bruce J H?
Bruce J H has 419 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Gilmer, TX. CCD year-over-year: 429 (2022-23) → 427 (2023-24), nearly flat (-2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bruce J H?
The student-teacher ratio at Bruce J H is 15.5:1, which is 5% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 1% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Bruce J H?
74.4% of students at Bruce J H are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bruce J H?
The largest demographic group at Bruce J H is White at 58.5% of enrollment, in Gilmer, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bruce J H?
Bruce J H has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Bruce J H rank among public schools in Gilmer?
By Resource Investment Index, Bruce J H ranks #4 of 6 public schools in Gilmer, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Gilmer on the city page.
What other schools are in Gilmer Isd?
Besides Bruce J H, Gilmer Isd also operates Gilmer El (1,042 students), Gilmer H S (895 students), and Gilmer Int (425 students). See the Gilmer Isd district page for the complete list.