Enrollment
422
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
28.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.1:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
+3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
68.1%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
+10% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Gainesville J H compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Gainesville J H
Gainesville J H is a higher-need, mid-sized middle school in Gainesville, Texas, enrolling 422 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.1:1 puts it in the larger third of Texas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 68.1% lands close to the Texas typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 422 students, its enrollment sits close to the Texas median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Against 1,469 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #305.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (62%) and White (27%) (diversity index 54/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 211 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 27.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 27.8% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 107 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 422 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Gainesville Isd also operates Gainesville H S (876 students) and W E Chalmers El (703 students) alongside Gainesville J H.
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 Gainesville J H compares
Gainesville J H on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,012
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 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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Gainesville Isd, which includes Gainesville J H.
$11,012
Per student
-19%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-34%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 35.8%
State 36.5%
Federal 27.8%
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 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
- 876
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- 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
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 (~422 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.1:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Gainesville J H a good school?
Gainesville J H earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. 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 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.
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