- Enrollment
- 735
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-8 students YoY
Gilbert Gerdes J H held near 302 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 21.8 → 19.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-8 students YoY 482859006141 · Luling, TX Middle · SMALL · TRAD
306 enr · 14.6:1 · 73.9% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Leonard Shanklin El (735 students)
Gilbert Gerdes J H held near 302 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 21.8 → 19.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Gilbert Gerdes J H in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Leonard Shankl
Leonard Shanklin El
735 students
- Luling H S
Luling H S
402 students
- This school
Gilbert Gerdes J H
306 students
What this shows Gilbert Gerdes J H reports 306 students on the CCD universe file.
How Gilbert Gerdes J H compares
Gilbert Gerdes J H 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 | 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 methodology
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
$11,902
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 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.
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
District finance for Luling Isd reports $11,902 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 402
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Nationwide middle 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 (~306 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 310 (2022-23) → 302 (2023-24), nearly flat (-8).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.