- Enrollment
- 1,031
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Fredericksburg, TX
Gillespie County H S
Federal NCES profile for Gillespie County H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 481984021258
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 76
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Gillespie County H S earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of Texas schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Texas.
- #3 of 5
- public schools in Fredericksburg · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19:1
- large classes for Texas
- 70.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Gillespie County H S has class sizes larger than 90% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Gillespie County H S ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Fredericksburg, TX.
School address
District: Fredericksburg Isd · Texas
NCES ID 481984021258 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-17 students YoY
Gillespie County H S shrank from 40 students in 2022-23 to 23 in 2023-24 (-42.5%).
Teacher FTE lost 1.6 → 1.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-17 students YoY 481984021258 · Fredericksburg, TX High · SMALL · TRAD
19 enr · 19:1 · 70.0% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Fredericksburg H S (1,031 students)
Gillespie County H S shrank from 40 students in 2022-23 to 23 in 2023-24 (-42.5%). Teacher FTE lost 1.6 → 1.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Gillespie County H S in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Fredericksburg
Fredericksburg H S
1,031 students
- Fredericksburg
Fredericksburg El
765 students
- Fredericksburg
Fredericksburg Middle
622 students
- Fredericksburg
Fredericksburg Pri
487 students
- Stonewall El 106
Stonewall El
106 students
- This school 19
Gillespie County H S
19 students
What this shows Gillespie County H S reports 19 students on the CCD universe file.
How Gillespie County H S compares
Gillespie County H S is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19:1 | ▲ 29% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 70.0% | ▲ 13% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 19 | top 96% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19:1
Leaner classes than 20% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
19
Bigger than 3% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
70.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 13% 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
19:1
students per teacher
- 29% above state mean
Top 90% in Texas - lower ratio than 10% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$12,131
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
Counselors0.2 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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
White 52.6%
Hispanic or Latino 47.4%
Largest group: White at 52.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.9, Gillespie County H S is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Fredericksburg Isd reports $12,131 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Gillespie County H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fredericksburg H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Fredericksburg El | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Fredericksburg Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Fredericksburg Pri | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Stonewall El | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Gillespie County H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 765
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 622
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 487
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 106
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Nationwide high 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 (~19 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19:1)
Frequently asked questions about Gillespie County H S
How many students attend Gillespie County H S?
Gillespie County H S has 19 students enrolled. It is a high school in Fredericksburg, TX. CCD year-over-year: 40 (2022-23) → 23 (2023-24), down 17.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gillespie County H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Gillespie County H S is 19:1, which is 29% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 21% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Gillespie County H S?
70.0% of students at Gillespie County H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Gillespie County H S?
The largest demographic group at Gillespie County H S is White at 52.6% of enrollment, in Fredericksburg, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Gillespie County H S?
Gillespie County H S has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Gillespie County H S rank among public schools in Fredericksburg?
By Resource Investment Index, Gillespie County H S ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Fredericksburg, 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 Fredericksburg on the city page.
What other schools are in Fredericksburg Isd?
Besides Gillespie County H S, Fredericksburg Isd also operates Fredericksburg H S (1,031 students), Fredericksburg El (765 students), and Fredericksburg Middle (622 students). See the Fredericksburg Isd district page for the complete list.