- Enrollment
- 782
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Gatesville, TX
Gatesville J H
Federal NCES profile for Gatesville J H, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 482050002061
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 21
📋 Attendance 13
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Gatesville J H earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #2 of 5
- public schools in Gatesville · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.6:1
- students per teacher
- 50.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Gatesville J H has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Gatesville J H ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Gatesville, TX.
School address
District: Gatesville Isd · Texas
NCES ID 482050002061 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-9 students YoY
Gatesville J H held near 419 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 29.4 → 31.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-9 students YoY 482050002061 · Gatesville, TX Middle · SMALL · TRAD
394 enr · 13.6:1 · 50.0% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Gatesville H S (782 students)
Gatesville J H held near 419 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount). Teacher FTE added 29.4 → 31.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Gatesville J H in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Gatesville H S
Gatesville H S
782 students
- Gatesville El
Gatesville El
606 students
- Gatesville Int
Gatesville Int
599 students
- This school
Gatesville J H
394 students
- Gatesville Pri 287
Gatesville Pri
287 students
What this shows Gatesville J H reports 394 students on the CCD universe file.
How Gatesville J H compares
Gatesville J H 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 | 13.6:1 | ▼ 7% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 50.0% | ▼ 19% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 394 | top 65% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.6:1
Leaner classes than 61% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
394
Bigger than 46% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
50.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 19% 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
13.6:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 42% in Texas - lower ratio than 58% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
34.8%
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 394 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
59
in-school suspensions + 15 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 15.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 18.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 14 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 70.8%
Hispanic or Latino 22.3%
Two or More 4.3%
African American 1.8%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 70.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 44.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 44.7, Gatesville J H is about as mixed as 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 J H Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gatesville H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Gatesville El | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Gatesville Int | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Gatesville Pri | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Gatesville J H's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 606
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 599
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 287
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Nationwide middle 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 (~394 students)
Frequently asked questions about Gatesville J H
How many students attend Gatesville J H?
Gatesville J H has 394 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Gatesville, TX. CCD year-over-year: 428 (2022-23) → 419 (2023-24), nearly flat (-9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gatesville J H?
The student-teacher ratio at Gatesville J H is 13.6:1, which is 7% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 13% 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 J H?
50.0% of students at Gatesville J H are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Gatesville J H?
The largest demographic group at Gatesville J H is White at 70.8% of enrollment, in Gatesville, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Gatesville J H?
Gatesville J H has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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 J H rank among public schools in Gatesville?
By Resource Investment Index, Gatesville J H ranks #2 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 J H, Gatesville Isd also operates Gatesville H S (782 students), Gatesville El (606 students), and Gatesville Int (599 students). See the Gatesville Isd district page for the complete list.