- Enrollment
- 1,458
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Terrell, TX
Gilbert Willie Sr El
Federal NCES profile for Gilbert Willie Sr El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 484245013575
👥 S:T ratio 31
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 14
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Gilbert Willie Sr El earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of Texas schools.
- #3 of 4
- elementary schools in Terrell · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.2:1
- large classes for Texas
- 69.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Gilbert Willie Sr El has class sizes larger than 81% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Gilbert Willie Sr El ranks #3 of 4 elementary schools in Terrell, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-17 students YoY
Gilbert Willie Sr El held near 684 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-17 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 39.4 → 38.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-17 students YoY 484245013575 · Terrell, TX Elementary · MID · TRAD
671 enr · 17.2:1 · 69.2% lunch · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: Terrell H S (1,458 students)
Gilbert Willie Sr El held near 684 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-17 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 39.4 → 38.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Gilbert Willie Sr El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Terrell H S
Terrell H S
1,458 students
- Herman Furloug
Herman Furlough Jr Middle
1,166 students
- J W Long El
J W Long El
681 students
- This school
Gilbert Willie Sr El
671 students
- Dr Bruce Wood
Dr Bruce Wood El
655 students
- W H Burnett El 380
W H Burnett El
380 students
What this shows Gilbert Willie Sr El reports 671 students on the CCD universe file.
How Gilbert Willie Sr El compares
Gilbert Willie 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 | 17.2:1 | ▲ 17% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 69.2% | ▲ 12% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 671 | top 30% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.2:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
671
Bigger than 78% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
69.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 12% 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
17.2:1
students per teacher
- 17% above state mean
Top 81% in Texas - lower ratio than 19% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
34.3%
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
$12,694
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 671 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
10
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 52.0%
African American 23.2%
White 19.4%
Two or More 4.9%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 52.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.6, Gilbert Willie Sr El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Terrell Isd reports $12,694 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Gilbert Willie Sr El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terrell H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Herman Furlough Jr Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| J W Long El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Dr Bruce Wood El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| W H Burnett El | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Gilbert Willie Sr El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,166
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 681
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 655
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 380
- Students per teacher
- 22.4:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~671 students)
Frequently asked questions about Gilbert Willie Sr El
How many students attend Gilbert Willie Sr El?
Gilbert Willie Sr El has 671 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Terrell, TX. CCD year-over-year: 701 (2022-23) → 684 (2023-24), nearly flat (-17).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gilbert Willie Sr El?
The student-teacher ratio at Gilbert Willie Sr El is 17.2:1, which is 17% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 10% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Gilbert Willie Sr El?
69.2% of students at Gilbert Willie Sr El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Gilbert Willie Sr El?
The largest demographic group at Gilbert Willie Sr El is Hispanic or Latino at 52.0% of enrollment, in Terrell, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Gilbert Willie Sr El?
Gilbert Willie Sr El has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (lower 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 Willie Sr El rank among elementary schools in Terrell?
By Resource Investment Index, Gilbert Willie Sr El ranks #3 of 4 elementary schools in Terrell, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Terrell on the city page.
What other schools are in Terrell Isd?
Besides Gilbert Willie Sr El, Terrell Isd also operates Terrell H S (1,458 students), Herman Furlough Jr Middle (1,166 students), and J W Long El (681 students). See the Terrell Isd district page for the complete list.