- Enrollment
- 648
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Giddings, TX
Giddings El
Federal NCES profile for Giddings El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 482064002074
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 37
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Giddings El earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #5 of 5
- public schools in Giddings · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.6:1
- students per teacher
- 69.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Giddings El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Giddings El ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Giddings, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+20 students YoY
Giddings El held near 594 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+20 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 43.7 → 42.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+20 students YoY 482064002074 · Giddings, TX Other · MID · TRAD
585 enr · 13.6:1 · 69.0% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Giddings H S (648 students)
Giddings El held near 594 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+20 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 43.7 → 42.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Giddings El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Giddings H S
Giddings H S
648 students
- This school
Giddings El
585 students
- Giddings Middl
Giddings Middle
389 students
- Giddings Int
Giddings Int
278 students
What this shows Giddings El reports 585 students on the CCD universe file.
How Giddings El compares
Giddings 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 | 13.6:1 | ▼ 7% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 69.0% | ▲ 11% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 585 | top 39% | - | - |
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.
585
Bigger than 71% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
69.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 11% 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
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
25.1%
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
$11,035
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 585 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
19
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 59.8%
White 28.9%
African American 6.8%
Two or More 3.8%
Asian 0.7%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 59.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.3, Giddings El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Giddings Isd reports $11,035 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Giddings El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Giddings H S | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Giddings Middle | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Giddings Int | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Giddings El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 389
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 278
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Nationwide other 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 (~585 students)
Frequently asked questions about Giddings El
How many students attend Giddings El?
Giddings El has 585 students enrolled. It is a public school in Giddings, TX. CCD year-over-year: 574 (2022-23) → 594 (2023-24), nearly flat (+20).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Giddings El?
The student-teacher ratio at Giddings El 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 Giddings El?
69.0% of students at Giddings El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Giddings El?
The largest demographic group at Giddings El is Hispanic or Latino at 59.8% of enrollment, in Giddings, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Giddings El?
Giddings El has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 Giddings El rank among public schools in Giddings?
By Resource Investment Index, Giddings El ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Giddings, 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 Giddings on the city page.
What other schools are in Giddings Isd?
Besides Giddings El, Giddings Isd also operates Giddings H S (648 students), Giddings Middle (389 students), and Giddings Int (278 students). See the Giddings Isd district page for the complete list.