- Enrollment
- 606
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Gatesville, TX
Gatesville H S
Federal NCES profile for Gatesville H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 482050002060
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 48
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Gatesville H S earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #1 of 5
- public schools in Gatesville · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.8:1
- students per teacher
- 39.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Gatesville H S has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Gatesville H S ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Gatesville, TX.
School address
District: Gatesville Isd · Texas
NCES ID 482050002060 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-15 students YoY
Gatesville H S held near 780 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-15 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 61.4 → 64.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-15 students YoY 482050002060 · Gatesville, TX High · MID · TRAD
782 enr · 12.8:1 · 39.7% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Gatesville El (606 students)
Gatesville H S held near 780 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-15 headcount). Teacher FTE added 61.4 → 64.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Gatesville H S in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Gatesville H S
782 students
- Gatesville El
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 H S reports 782 students on the CCD universe file.
How Gatesville H S compares
Gatesville H S 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 | 12.8:1 | ▼ 13% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 39.7% | ▼ 36% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 782 | top 20% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.8:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
782
Bigger than 85% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
39.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 36% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
12.8:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 32% in Texas - lower ratio than 68% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
47.8%
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
$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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 261 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
94
in-school suspensions + 47 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 12.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 18.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 34 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 66.2%
Hispanic or Latino 24.9%
Two or More 5.4%
African American 2.3%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 66.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.6, Gatesville H S is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 3
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 H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gatesville El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Gatesville Int | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Gatesville J H | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Gatesville Pri | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Gatesville H S'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 high 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 (~782 students)
Frequently asked questions about Gatesville H S
How many students attend Gatesville H S?
Gatesville H S has 782 students enrolled. It is a high school in Gatesville, TX. CCD year-over-year: 795 (2022-23) → 780 (2023-24), nearly flat (-15).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gatesville H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Gatesville H S is 12.8:1, which is 13% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 18% 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 H S?
39.7% of students at Gatesville H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Gatesville H S?
The largest demographic group at Gatesville H S is White at 66.2% of enrollment, in Gatesville, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Gatesville H S?
Gatesville H S has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 H S rank among public schools in Gatesville?
By Resource Investment Index, Gatesville H S ranks #1 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 H S, Gatesville Isd also operates Gatesville El (606 students), Gatesville Int (599 students), and Gatesville J H (394 students). See the Gatesville Isd district page for the complete list.