- Enrollment
- 782
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Gatesville, TX
Gatesville El
Federal NCES profile for Gatesville El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 482050002059
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 25
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Gatesville El earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #3 of 5
- public schools in Gatesville · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.4:1
- students per teacher
- 49.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Gatesville El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Gatesville El ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Gatesville, TX.
School address
District: Gatesville Isd · Texas
NCES ID 482050002059 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+0 students YoY
Gatesville El held near 611 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 42.0 → 40.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+0 students YoY 482050002059 · Gatesville, TX Elementary · MID · TRAD
606 enr · 14.4:1 · 49.1% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Gatesville H S (782 students)
Gatesville El held near 611 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 42.0 → 40.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Gatesville El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Gatesville H S
Gatesville H S
782 students
- This school
Gatesville El
606 students
- Gatesville Int
Gatesville Int
599 students
- Gatesville J H
Gatesville J H
394 students
- Gatesville Pri 287
Gatesville Pri
287 students
What this shows Gatesville El reports 606 students on the CCD universe file.
How Gatesville El compares
Gatesville El 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 | 14.4:1 | ▼ 2% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 49.1% | ▼ 21% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 606 | top 37% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.4:1
Leaner classes than 53% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
606
Bigger than 73% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
49.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 21% 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
14.4:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 52% in Texas - lower ratio than 48% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
30.2%
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
$10,953
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 606 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
19
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 66.0%
Hispanic or Latino 26.1%
Two or More 3.8%
African American 2.6%
Asian 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 66.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.4, Gatesville El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Gatesville Isd reports $10,953 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Gatesville El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gatesville H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Gatesville Int | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Gatesville J H | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Gatesville Pri | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Gatesville El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 599
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 394
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 287
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~606 students)
Frequently asked questions about Gatesville El
How many students attend Gatesville El?
Gatesville El has 606 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Gatesville, TX. CCD year-over-year: 611 (2022-23) → 611 (2023-24), nearly flat (+0).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gatesville El?
The student-teacher ratio at Gatesville El is 14.4:1, which is 2% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 8% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Gatesville El?
49.1% of students at Gatesville El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Gatesville El?
The largest demographic group at Gatesville El is White at 66.0% of enrollment, in Gatesville, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Gatesville El?
Gatesville El has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (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 Gatesville El rank among public schools in Gatesville?
By Resource Investment Index, Gatesville El ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Gatesville, 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 Gatesville on the city page.
What other schools are in Gatesville Isd?
Besides Gatesville El, Gatesville Isd also operates Gatesville H S (782 students), Gatesville Int (599 students), and Gatesville J H (394 students). See the Gatesville Isd district page for the complete list.