Enrollment
291
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Huntsville, TX
Gibbs Pre-K Center
Federal NCES profile for Gibbs Pre-K Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 482403002657
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Gibbs Pre-K Center earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of Texas schools.
- #11 of 13
- public schools in Huntsville · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.1:1
- large classes for Texas
- 85.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Gibbs Pre-K Center has class sizes larger than 81% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Gibbs Pre-K Center ranks #11 of 13 public schools in Huntsville, TX.
School address
District: Huntsville Isd · Texas
NCES ID 482403002657 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
17.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.1:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
+16% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
85.6%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
+38% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Gibbs Pre-K Center compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Gibbs Pre-K Center
Gibbs Pre-K Center is a high-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Huntsville, Texas, enrolling 291 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 17.1:1 puts it in the larger third of Texas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 85.6% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 291 puts it in the smaller third of Texas schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Among 960 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Texas schools statewide, it ranks #864, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
The surrounding Huntsville Isd spends $9,166 per pupil, 33% below the Texas average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Huntsville Isd also operates Texas Online Preparatory H S (2,228 students) and Texas Online Preparatory Middle (2,050 students) alongside Gibbs Pre-K Center.
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 Gibbs Pre-K Center compares
Gibbs Pre-K Center on the metrics families compare, against Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.1:1 | ▲ 16% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 85.6% | ▲ 38% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 291 | top 76% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.1:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
291
Bigger than 31% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
85.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 38% above the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.1:1
students per teacher
- 16% above state mean
Top 81% in Texas - lower ratio than 19% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$9,166
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $13,644
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Huntsville Isd, which includes Gibbs Pre-K Center.
$9,166
Per student
-33%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-45%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 26.8%
State 63.5%
Federal 9.7%
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 Gibbs Pre-K Center Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texas Online Preparatory H S | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| Texas Online Preparatory Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| Huntsville H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mance Park Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Scott Johnson El | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Gibbs Pre-K Center's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,228
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 70/100
- Enrollment
- 2,050
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 70/100
- Enrollment
- 1,882
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 1,298
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 879
- Students per teacher
- 24.4:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Texas, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~291 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.1:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Gibbs Pre-K Center
How many students attend Gibbs Pre-K Center?
Gibbs Pre-K Center has 291 students enrolled. It is a public school in Huntsville, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gibbs Pre-K Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Gibbs Pre-K Center is 17.1:1, which is 16% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 9% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Gibbs Pre-K Center?
85.6% of students at Gibbs Pre-K Center are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Gibbs Pre-K Center?
Gibbs Pre-K Center has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Gibbs Pre-K Center rank among public schools in Huntsville?
By Resource Investment Index, Gibbs Pre-K Center ranks #11 of 13 public schools in Huntsville, 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 Huntsville on the city page.
Is Gibbs Pre-K Center a good school?
Gibbs Pre-K Center earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of Texas 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 Huntsville Isd?
Besides Gibbs Pre-K Center, Huntsville Isd also operates Texas Online Preparatory H S (2,228 students), Texas Online Preparatory Middle (2,050 students), and Huntsville H S (1,882 students). See the Huntsville Isd district page for the complete list.
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