- Enrollment
- 4,399
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
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
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-68 students YoY
G W Kennemer Middle shrank from 851 students in 2022-23 to 783 in 2023-24 (-8.0%).
Teacher FTE lost 67.3 → 62.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-68 students YoY 481764010588 · Dallas, TX Middle · MID · TRAD
795 enr · 11.9:1 · 71.6% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Duncanville H S (4,399 students)
G W Kennemer Middle shrank from 851 students in 2022-23 to 783 in 2023-24 (-8.0%). Teacher FTE lost 67.3 → 62.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
G W Kennemer Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Duncanville H
Duncanville H S
4,399 students
- This school 795
G W Kennemer Middle
795 students
- James R Bilhar 541
James R Bilhartz Jr El
541 students
- Charles Acton 537
Charles Acton El
537 students
- William Lee Ha 529
William Lee Hastings El
529 students
- William H Byrd 517
William H Byrd Middle
517 students
What this shows G W Kennemer Middle reports 795 students on the CCD universe file.
How G W Kennemer Middle compares
G W Kennemer Middle 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 | 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 methodology
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
$12,244
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
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.
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
District finance for Duncanville Isd reports $12,244 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~795 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 851 (2022-23) → 783 (2023-24), down 68.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.