- Enrollment
- 5,252
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Conroe, TX
Giesinger El
Federal NCES profile for Giesinger El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 481500021046
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 46
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Giesinger El earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #17 of 20
- schools in Conroe · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.2:1
- students per teacher
- 41.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Giesinger El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Giesinger El ranks #17 of 20 schools in Conroe, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Giesinger El held near 743 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 47.4 → 50.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 481500021046 · Conroe, TX Other · MID · TRAD
713 enr · 15.2:1 · 41.0% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Conroe H S (5,252 students)
Giesinger El held near 743 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE added 47.4 → 50.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Giesinger El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Conroe H S
Conroe H S
5,252 students
- The Woodlands
The Woodlands H S
4,444 students
- Grand Oaks H S
Grand Oaks H S
3,836 students
- College Park H
College Park H S
3,313 students
- Caney Creek H
Caney Creek H S
2,783 students
- This school 713
Giesinger El
713 students
What this shows Giesinger El reports 713 students on the CCD universe file.
How Giesinger El compares
Giesinger 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 | 15.2:1 | ▲ 3% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 41.0% | ▼ 34% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 713 | top 26% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.2:1
Leaner classes than 45% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
713
Bigger than 81% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
41.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 34% 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
15.2:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 62% in Texas - lower ratio than 38% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
21.6%
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
$10,349
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 713 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 39.7%
Hispanic or Latino 28.2%
African American 19.9%
Two or More 9.3%
Asian 2.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 39.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.4, Giesinger El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Conroe Isd reports $10,349 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Giesinger El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conroe H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| The Woodlands H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Grand Oaks H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| College Park H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Caney Creek H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Giesinger El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 4,444
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 3,836
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 3,313
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 2,783
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
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 (~713 students)
Frequently asked questions about Giesinger El
How many students attend Giesinger El?
Giesinger El has 713 students enrolled. It is a public school in Conroe, TX. CCD year-over-year: 741 (2022-23) → 743 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Giesinger El?
The student-teacher ratio at Giesinger El is 15.2:1, which is 3% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Giesinger El?
41.0% of students at Giesinger El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Giesinger El?
The largest demographic group at Giesinger El is White at 39.7% of enrollment, in Conroe, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Giesinger El?
Giesinger El has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 Giesinger El rank among schools in Conroe?
By Resource Investment Index, Giesinger El ranks #17 of 20 schools in Conroe, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Conroe on the city page.
What other schools are in Conroe Isd?
Besides Giesinger El, Conroe Isd also operates Conroe H S (5,252 students), The Woodlands H S (4,444 students), and Grand Oaks H S (3,836 students). See the Conroe Isd district page for the complete list.