- Enrollment
- 876
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Gainesville, TX
Gainesville J H
Federal NCES profile for Gainesville J H, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 482022001976
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 58
📋 Attendance 33
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Gainesville J H earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #3 of 9
- public schools in Gainesville · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.1:1
- students per teacher
- 68.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Gainesville J H has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Gainesville J H ranks #3 of 9 public schools in Gainesville, TX.
School address
District: Gainesville Isd · Texas
NCES ID 482022001976 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-5 students YoY
Gainesville J H held near 421 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 28.5 → 29.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-5 students YoY 482022001976 · Gainesville, TX Middle · SMALL · TRAD
422 enr · 15.1:1 · 68.1% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Gainesville H S (876 students)
Gainesville J H held near 421 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount). Teacher FTE added 28.5 → 29.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Gainesville J H 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
- Edison El
Edison El
630 students
- Gainesville In
Gainesville Int
480 students
- This school
Gainesville J H
422 students
What this shows Gainesville J H reports 422 students on the CCD universe file.
How Gainesville J H compares
Gainesville 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 | 15.1:1 | ▲ 3% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 68.1% | ▲ 10% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 422 | top 61% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.1:1
Leaner classes than 46% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
422
Bigger than 51% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
68.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 10% 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
15.1:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 61% in Texas - lower ratio than 39% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
27.0%
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 211 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
82
in-school suspensions + 25 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 19.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 25.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 61.8%
White 27.0%
Two or More 5.7%
African American 3.8%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 61.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.0, Gainesville J H 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 Gainesville J H 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 | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Edison El | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Gainesville Int | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Gainesville J H'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
- 630
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 480
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
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 (~422 students)
Frequently asked questions about Gainesville J H
How many students attend Gainesville J H?
Gainesville J H has 422 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Gainesville, TX. CCD year-over-year: 426 (2022-23) → 421 (2023-24), nearly flat (-5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gainesville J H?
The student-teacher ratio at Gainesville J H is 15.1:1, which is 3% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Gainesville J H?
68.1% of students at Gainesville J H are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Gainesville J H?
The largest demographic group at Gainesville J H is Hispanic or Latino at 61.8% of enrollment, in Gainesville, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Gainesville J H?
Gainesville J H has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher 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 J H rank among public schools in Gainesville?
By Resource Investment Index, Gainesville J H ranks #3 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 J H, Gainesville Isd also operates Gainesville H S (876 students), W E Chalmers El (703 students), and Edison El (630 students). See the Gainesville Isd district page for the complete list.