- Enrollment
- 703
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Gainesville, TX
Gainesville H S
Federal NCES profile for Gainesville H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 482022001975
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 56
📋 Attendance 24
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Gainesville H S earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #5 of 9
- public schools in Gainesville · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.6:1
- students per teacher
- 46.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Gainesville H S has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Gainesville H S ranks #5 of 9 public schools in Gainesville, TX.
School address
District: Gainesville Isd · Texas
NCES ID 482022001975 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+9 students YoY
Gainesville H S held near 872 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 56.9 → 59.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+9 students YoY 482022001975 · Gainesville, TX High · MID · TRAD
876 enr · 15.6:1 · 46.1% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: W E Chalmers El (703 students)
Gainesville H S held near 872 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount). Teacher FTE added 56.9 → 59.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Gainesville H S in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Gainesville H S
876 students
- W E Chalmers E
W E Chalmers El
703 students
- Edison El
Edison El
630 students
- Gainesville In
Gainesville Int
480 students
- Gainesville J
Gainesville J H
422 students
What this shows Gainesville H S reports 876 students on the CCD universe file.
How Gainesville H S compares
Gainesville H S 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 | 15.6:1 | ▲ 6% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 46.1% | ▼ 26% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 876 | top 15% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.6:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
876
Bigger than 88% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
46.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 26% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.6:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 67% in Texas - lower ratio than 33% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
30.4%
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
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 219 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
196
in-school suspensions + 35 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 22.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 26.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 62.1%
White 26.7%
Two or More 4.8%
African American 4.6%
Asian 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 62.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.8, Gainesville H S is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 3
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 Gainesville H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| W E Chalmers El | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Edison El | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Gainesville Int | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Gainesville J H | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Gainesville H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 630
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 480
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 422
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Nationwide high 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 (~876 students)
Frequently asked questions about Gainesville H S
How many students attend Gainesville H S?
Gainesville H S has 876 students enrolled. It is a high school in Gainesville, TX. CCD year-over-year: 863 (2022-23) → 872 (2023-24), nearly flat (+9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gainesville H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Gainesville H S is 15.6:1, which is 6% 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 Gainesville H S?
46.1% of students at Gainesville H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Gainesville H S?
The largest demographic group at Gainesville H S is Hispanic or Latino at 62.1% of enrollment, in Gainesville, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Gainesville H S?
Gainesville H S has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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 Gainesville H S rank among public schools in Gainesville?
By Resource Investment Index, Gainesville H S ranks #5 of 9 public 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 public schools in Gainesville on the city page.
What other schools are in Gainesville Isd?
Besides Gainesville H S, Gainesville Isd also operates W E Chalmers El (703 students), Edison El (630 students), and Gainesville Int (480 students). See the Gainesville Isd district page for the complete list.