- Enrollment
- 876
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Gainesville, TX
Edison El
Federal NCES profile for Edison El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 482022001973
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 35
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Edison El earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of Texas schools.
- #5 of 5
- schools in Gainesville · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17:1
- large classes for Texas
- 75.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Edison El has class sizes larger than 80% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Edison El ranks #5 of 5 schools in Gainesville, TX.
School address
District: Gainesville Isd · Texas
NCES ID 482022001973 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-65 students YoY
Edison El shrank from 683 students in 2022-23 to 618 in 2023-24 (-9.5%).
Teacher FTE added 37.4 → 39.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-65 students YoY 482022001973 · Gainesville, TX Other · MID · TRAD
630 enr · 17:1 · 75.5% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Gainesville H S (876 students)
Edison El shrank from 683 students in 2022-23 to 618 in 2023-24 (-9.5%). Teacher FTE added 37.4 → 39.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Edison El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Gainesville H
Gainesville H S
876 students
- W E Chalmers E
W E Chalmers El
703 students
- This school
Edison El
630 students
- Gainesville In
Gainesville Int
480 students
- Gainesville J
Gainesville J H
422 students
What this shows Edison El reports 630 students on the CCD universe file.
How Edison El compares
Edison El is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17:1 | ▲ 16% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 75.5% | ▲ 22% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 630 | top 34% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
630
Bigger than 75% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
75.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 22% 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
17:1
students per teacher
- 16% above state mean
Top 80% in Texas - lower ratio than 20% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
25.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$11,478
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 630 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 64.8%
White 22.2%
Two or More 8.1%
African American 4.1%
Asian 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 64.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.3, Edison El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Gainesville Isd reports $11,478 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Edison El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gainesville H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| W E Chalmers El | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Gainesville Int | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Gainesville J H | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Edison El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 703
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 480
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 422
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Nationwide other 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 (~630 students)
Frequently asked questions about Edison El
How many students attend Edison El?
Edison El has 630 students enrolled. It is a public school in Gainesville, TX. CCD year-over-year: 683 (2022-23) → 618 (2023-24), down 65.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Edison El?
The student-teacher ratio at Edison El is 17:1, which is 16% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 8% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Edison El?
75.5% of students at Edison El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Edison El?
The largest demographic group at Edison El is Hispanic or Latino at 64.8% of enrollment, in Gainesville, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Edison El?
Edison El has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (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 Edison El rank among schools in Gainesville?
By Resource Investment Index, Edison El ranks #5 of 5 schools in Gainesville, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Gainesville on the city page.
What other schools are in Gainesville Isd?
Besides Edison El, Gainesville Isd also operates Gainesville H S (876 students), W E Chalmers El (703 students), and Gainesville Int (480 students). See the Gainesville Isd district page for the complete list.