Enrollment
931
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Middle school (grades 6-8) NCES 130231003619
Gainesville Middle School West — Gainesville-, GA
Federal NCES profile for Gainesville Middle School West, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 34/100.
👥 Class size 34
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Gainesville City · Georgia
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
54.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.4:1
vs 14.5:1 Georgia avg
+13% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
62.2%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
+2% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Gainesville Middle School West compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Gainesville Middle School West reports 931 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 54.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 16.4:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 13% above the Georgia state mean of 14.5:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 3% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 62.2% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 2% above the Georgia average and 20% above the national baseline.
On the finance side, the surrounding Gainesville City spends $20,757 per pupil district-wide, above the Georgia average of $15,679 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 42.6% from local sources (property taxes), 39.0% from the state, and 18.3% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (F), calculated from 1 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Gainesville Middle School West compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Georgia state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Georgia | Georgia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.4:1 | ▲ 13% | 14.5:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 62.2% | ▲ 2% | 60.7% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 931 | top 78% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
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
16.4:1
students per teacher
— 13% above state mean
Top 82% in Georgia — lower ratio than 18% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$20,757
per pupil, district-wide
— above Georgia avg of $15,679
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Overview
Enrollment 931 Top 78% in Georgia — larger than 22% of 2,315 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 54.0
Students per teacher 16.4:1 +13% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 62.2% +2% vs state
NCES ID 130231003619
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 65.8%
African American 21.6%
White 5.4%
Two or More 4.1%
Asian 3.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 65.8% of enrollment.
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Gainesville City, which includes Gainesville Middle School West.
$20,757
Per student
+32%
vs Georgia
Avg $15,679
+7%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,077
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Enrollment
- 896
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Enrollment
- 825
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Enrollment
- 767
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Enrollment
- 760
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
Educator & family resources
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Gainesville Middle School West
How many students attend Gainesville Middle School West?
Gainesville Middle School West has 931 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Gainesville-, GA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gainesville Middle School West?
The student-teacher ratio at Gainesville Middle School West is 16.4:1, which is 13% higher than the Georgia average of 14.5:1 and 3% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Gainesville Middle School West?
62.2% of students at Gainesville Middle School West are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Gainesville Middle School West?
The largest demographic group at Gainesville Middle School West is Hispanic or Latino at 65.8%. The school serves a diverse student body in Gainesville-, GA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Gainesville Middle School West?
Gainesville Middle School West has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (F) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.