- Enrollment
- 3,837
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Dallas, TX
Gilbert Cuellar Sr El
Federal NCES profile for Gilbert Cuellar Sr El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 481623007253
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 28
📋 Attendance 53
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Gilbert Cuellar Sr El earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of Texas schools.
- #77 of 232
- schools in Dallas · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.9:1
- large classes for Texas
- 91.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Gilbert Cuellar Sr El has class sizes larger than 70% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Gilbert Cuellar Sr El ranks #77 of 232 schools in Dallas, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+25 students YoY
Gilbert Cuellar Sr El held near 691 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+25 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 45.0 → 49.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+25 students YoY 481623007253 · Dallas, TX Other · MID · TRAD
715 enr · 15.9:1 · 91.7% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Skyline H S (3,837 students)
Gilbert Cuellar Sr El held near 691 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+25 headcount). Teacher FTE added 45.0 → 49.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Gilbert Cuellar Sr El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Skyline H S
Skyline H S
3,837 students
- Bryan Adams H
Bryan Adams H S Leadership Academy
2,208 students
- W T White H S
W T White H S
2,204 students
- Sunset H S
Sunset H S
2,164 students
- Moises E Molin
Moises E Molina H S
2,006 students
- This school 715
Gilbert Cuellar Sr El
715 students
What this shows Gilbert Cuellar Sr El reports 715 students on the CCD universe file.
How Gilbert Cuellar Sr El compares
Gilbert Cuellar Sr 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 | 15.9:1 | ▲ 8% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 91.7% | ▲ 48% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 715 | top 25% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.9:1
Leaner classes than 39% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
715
Bigger than 81% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
91.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 48% above the Texas average of 61.9%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.9:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 70% in Texas - lower ratio than 30% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
18.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$14,470
per pupil, district-wide
- above Texas avg of $14,348
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 361 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 85.7%
African American 10.2%
White 2.0%
Two or More 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Asian 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 85.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 25.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 25.5, Gilbert Cuellar Sr El is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Dallas Isd reports $14,470 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Gilbert Cuellar Sr El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skyline H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bryan Adams H S Leadership Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| W T White H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sunset H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Moises E Molina H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Gilbert Cuellar Sr El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,208
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 2,204
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 2,164
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 2,006
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- 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 (~715 students)
Frequently asked questions about Gilbert Cuellar Sr El
How many students attend Gilbert Cuellar Sr El?
Gilbert Cuellar Sr El has 715 students enrolled. It is a public school in Dallas, TX. CCD year-over-year: 666 (2022-23) → 691 (2023-24), nearly flat (+25).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gilbert Cuellar Sr El?
The student-teacher ratio at Gilbert Cuellar Sr El is 15.9:1, which is 8% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Gilbert Cuellar Sr El?
91.7% of students at Gilbert Cuellar Sr El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Gilbert Cuellar Sr El?
The largest demographic group at Gilbert Cuellar Sr El is Hispanic or Latino at 85.7% of enrollment, in Dallas, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Gilbert Cuellar Sr El?
Gilbert Cuellar Sr El has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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 Gilbert Cuellar Sr El rank among schools in Dallas?
By Resource Investment Index, Gilbert Cuellar Sr El ranks #77 of 232 schools in Dallas, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Dallas on the city page.
What other schools are in Dallas Isd?
Besides Gilbert Cuellar Sr El, Dallas Isd also operates Skyline H S (3,837 students), Bryan Adams H S Leadership Academy (2,208 students), and W T White H S (2,204 students). See the Dallas Isd district page for the complete list.