Enrollment
306
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Luling, TX
Gilbert Gerdes J H
Federal NCES profile for Gilbert Gerdes J H, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 482859006141
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 39
📋 Attendance 24
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Gilbert Gerdes J H earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Luling · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.6:1
- students per teacher
- 73.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Gilbert Gerdes J H has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Gilbert Gerdes J H ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Luling, TX.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
21.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.6:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
-1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
73.9%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
+19% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Gilbert Gerdes J H compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Gilbert Gerdes J H
Gilbert Gerdes J H is a higher-need, mid-sized middle school in Luling, Texas, enrolling 306 students.
At 14.6:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Texas median, within a few percentage points of the 14.7:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 73.9% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 306 puts it in the smaller third of Texas schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Against 976 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #534.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (71%) and White (21%) (diversity index 45/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 306 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 30.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Luling Isd spends $10,582 per pupil, 22% below the Texas average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 15.6% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 95 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 306 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 3 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Luling Isd also operates Leonard Shanklin El (735 students) and Luling H S (402 students) alongside Gilbert Gerdes J H.
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 Gilbert Gerdes J H compares
Gilbert Gerdes J H on the metrics families compare, against Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.6:1 | ▼ 1% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 73.9% | ▲ 19% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 306 | top 75% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.6:1
Leaner classes than 51% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
306
Bigger than 33% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
73.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 19% 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
14.6:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 55% in Texas - lower ratio than 45% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
30.4%
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
$10,582
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 306 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
70
in-school suspensions + 25 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 22.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 31.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
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.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 70.6%
White 20.6%
African American 6.9%
Two or More 1.6%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 70.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.4, Gilbert Gerdes J H is about as mixed as the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Luling Isd, which includes Gilbert Gerdes J H.
$10,582
Per student
-22%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-36%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 38.8%
State 45.6%
Federal 15.6%
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 Gilbert Gerdes J H Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leonard Shanklin El | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Luling H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Gilbert Gerdes J H's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 735
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 402
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Similar middle 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 (~306 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.6:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Gilbert Gerdes J H
How many students attend Gilbert Gerdes J H?
Gilbert Gerdes J H has 306 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Luling, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gilbert Gerdes J H?
The student-teacher ratio at Gilbert Gerdes J H is 14.6:1, which is 1% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 7% 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 Gilbert Gerdes J H?
73.9% of students at Gilbert Gerdes J H are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Gilbert Gerdes J H?
The largest demographic group at Gilbert Gerdes J H is Hispanic or Latino at 70.6% of enrollment, in Luling, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Gilbert Gerdes J H?
Gilbert Gerdes J H has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Gilbert Gerdes J H rank among public schools in Luling?
By Resource Investment Index, Gilbert Gerdes J H ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Luling, 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 Luling on the city page.
Is Gilbert Gerdes J H a good school?
Gilbert Gerdes J H earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. 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 Luling Isd?
Besides Gilbert Gerdes J H, Luling Isd also operates Leonard Shanklin El (735 students) and Luling H S (402 students). See the Luling Isd district page for the complete list.
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