Enrollment
795
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Dallas, TX
G W Kennemer Middle
Federal NCES profile for G W Kennemer Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 481764010588
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 21
📋 Attendance 1
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
G W Kennemer Middle earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 77% of Texas schools.
- #48 of 52
- middle schools in Dallas · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.9:1
- small classes for Texas
- 71.6%
- free-lunch eligible
G W Kennemer Middle has class sizes smaller than 77% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, G W Kennemer Middle ranks #48 of 52 middle schools in Dallas, TX.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
67.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.9:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
-19% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
71.6%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
+16% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How G W Kennemer Middle compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at G W Kennemer Middle
G W Kennemer Middle is a higher-need, mid-sized middle school in Dallas, Texas, enrolling 795 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 11.9:1 puts it in the smaller third of Texas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 71.6% lands close to the Texas typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 795 puts it in the larger third of Texas schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Against 1,623 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #1,070.
Its student body is led by African American (47%) and Hispanic or Latino (46%) (diversity index 57/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 398 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 39.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 15.7% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 324 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 795 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Duncanville Isd also operates Duncanville H S (4,399 students) and James R Bilhartz Jr El (541 students) alongside G W Kennemer Middle.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How G W Kennemer Middle compares
G W Kennemer Middle on the metrics families compare, against Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.9:1 | ▼ 19% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 71.6% | ▲ 16% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 795 | top 19% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.9:1
Leaner classes than 76% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
795
Bigger than 85% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
71.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 16% 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
11.9:1
students per teacher
- 19% below state mean
Top 23% in Texas - lower ratio than 77% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
39.7%
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
$11,709
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $13,644
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 398 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
176
in-school suspensions + 148 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 22.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 40.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
African American 47.3%
Hispanic or Latino 45.8%
Two or More 2.8%
Asian 2.3%
White 1.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 47.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.5, G W Kennemer Middle is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Duncanville Isd, which includes G W Kennemer Middle.
$11,709
Per student
-14%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-29%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 46.5%
State 37.9%
Federal 15.7%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How G W Kennemer Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duncanville H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| James R Bilhartz Jr El | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Charles Acton El | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| William Lee Hastings El | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| William H Byrd Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to G W Kennemer Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 4,399
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 541
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 537
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 529
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 517
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Texas, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~795 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.9:1)
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Frequently asked questions about G W Kennemer Middle
How many students attend G W Kennemer Middle?
G W Kennemer Middle has 795 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Dallas, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at G W Kennemer Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at G W Kennemer Middle is 11.9:1, which is 19% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 24% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at G W Kennemer Middle?
71.6% of students at G W Kennemer Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of G W Kennemer Middle?
The largest demographic group at G W Kennemer Middle is African American at 47.3% of enrollment, in Dallas, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for G W Kennemer Middle?
G W Kennemer Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does G W Kennemer Middle rank among middle schools in Dallas?
By Resource Investment Index, G W Kennemer Middle ranks #48 of 52 middle schools in Dallas, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Dallas on the city page.
Is G W Kennemer Middle a good school?
G W Kennemer Middle earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 77% of Texas schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Duncanville Isd?
Besides G W Kennemer Middle, Duncanville Isd also operates Duncanville H S (4,399 students), James R Bilhartz Jr El (541 students), and Charles Acton El (537 students). See the Duncanville Isd district page for the complete list.
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