Enrollment
896
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Gainesville, GA
Gainesville Middle School East
Federal NCES profile for Gainesville Middle School East, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 130231003897
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 55
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Gainesville Middle School East earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of Georgia schools.
- #5 of 6
- middle schools in Gainesville · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16:1
- large classes for Georgia
- 62.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Gainesville Middle School East has class sizes larger than 76% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Gainesville Middle School East ranks #5 of 6 middle schools in Gainesville, GA.
School address
District: Gainesville City · Georgia
NCES ID 130231003897 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
56.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
+11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
62.2%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
+2% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Gainesville Middle School East compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Gainesville Middle School East
Gainesville Middle School East is a higher-need, mid-sized middle school in Gainesville, Georgia, enrolling 896 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16:1 puts it in the larger third of Georgia schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 62.2% lands close to the Georgia typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 896 puts it in the larger third of Georgia schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,314 scored Georgia schools.
Against 287 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #151.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (58%) and White (18%) (diversity index 60/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 224 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 46.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 18.3% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 636 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 896 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 4 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Gainesville's middle schools, it stands alongside South Hall Middle School (955 students): Gainesville Middle School East is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (16:1 vs 12.4:1).
Gainesville City also operates Gainesville High School (2,077 students) and Gainesville Middle School West (931 students) alongside Gainesville Middle School East.
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 Middle School East compares
Gainesville Middle School East on the metrics families compare, against Georgia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Georgia | Georgia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16:1 | ▲ 11% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 62.2% | ▲ 2% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 896 | top 24% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16:1
Leaner classes than 38% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
896
Bigger than 89% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
62.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 2% above the Georgia average of 60.7%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 76% in Georgia - lower ratio than 24% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
46.8%
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
$12,555
per pupil, district-wide
- below Georgia avg of $13,863
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 224 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
325
in-school suspensions + 311 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 36.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 71.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 4 expulsions.
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 58.3%
White 18.2%
African American 17.1%
Two or More 5.4%
Asian 1.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 58.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.5, Gainesville Middle School East is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Gainesville City, which includes Gainesville Middle School East.
$12,555
Per student
-9%
vs Georgia
Avg $13,863
-24%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 42.6%
State 39.0%
Federal 18.3%
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 Middle School East Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gainesville High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Gainesville Middle School West | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mundy Mill Arts Academy | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Enota Multiple Intelligences Academy | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Centennial Arts Academy | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Gainesville Middle School East's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,077
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 931
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 825
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 767
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 760
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Similar middle schools in Gainesville
5 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
South Hall Middle School
Standard public school
955 students 12.4:1 students per teacher
Chestatee Middle School
Standard public school
834 students 12.1:1 students per teacher
North Hall Middle School
Standard public school
826 students 13.1:1 students per teacher
East Hall Middle School
Standard public school
775 students 10.5:1 students per teacher
World Language Academy Middle School
Standard public school
256 students 13.5:1 students per teacher
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Georgia, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~896 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Gainesville Middle School East
How many students attend Gainesville Middle School East?
Gainesville Middle School East has 896 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Gainesville, GA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gainesville Middle School East?
The student-teacher ratio at Gainesville Middle School East is 16:1, which is 11% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 2% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Gainesville Middle School East?
62.2% of students at Gainesville Middle School East are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Gainesville Middle School East?
The largest demographic group at Gainesville Middle School East is Hispanic or Latino at 58.3% of enrollment, in Gainesville, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Gainesville Middle School East?
Gainesville Middle School East has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 Gainesville Middle School East rank among middle schools in Gainesville?
By Resource Investment Index, Gainesville Middle School East ranks #5 of 6 middle schools in Gainesville, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Gainesville on the city page.
Is Gainesville Middle School East a good school?
Gainesville Middle School East earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of Georgia 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 Gainesville City?
Besides Gainesville Middle School East, Gainesville City also operates Gainesville High School (2,077 students), Gainesville Middle School West (931 students), and Mundy Mill Arts Academy (825 students). See the Gainesville City district page for the complete list.
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