- Enrollment
- 895
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Gilmer, TX
Gilmer El
Federal NCES profile for Gilmer El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 482070002077
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 68
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Gilmer El earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #3 of 3
- schools in Gilmer · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.5:1
- students per teacher
- 80.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Gilmer El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Gilmer El ranks #3 of 3 schools in Gilmer, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+45 students YoY
Gilmer El held near 1,224 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+45 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 72.2 → 73.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+45 students YoY 482070002077 · Gilmer, TX Other · MID · TRAD
1,042 enr · 14.5:1 · 80.6% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Gilmer H S (895 students)
Gilmer El held near 1,224 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+45 headcount). Teacher FTE added 72.2 → 73.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Gilmer El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Gilmer El
1,042 students
- Gilmer H S
Gilmer H S
895 students
- Gilmer Int
Gilmer Int
425 students
- Bruce J H
Bruce J H
419 students
What this shows Gilmer El reports 1,042 students on the CCD universe file.
How Gilmer El compares
Gilmer 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 | 14.5:1 | ▼ 1% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 80.6% | ▲ 30% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,042 | top 10% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.5:1
Leaner classes than 52% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,042
Bigger than 92% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
80.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 30% 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
14.5:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 53% in Texas - lower ratio than 47% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
12.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$12,381
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 1042 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
106
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 56.4%
Hispanic or Latino 23.5%
Two or More 9.7%
African American 8.3%
Asian 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 56.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.0, Gilmer El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Gilmer Isd reports $12,381 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Gilmer El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gilmer H S | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Gilmer Int | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bruce J H | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Gilmer El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 425
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 419
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
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 (~1,042 students)
Frequently asked questions about Gilmer El
How many students attend Gilmer El?
Gilmer El has 1,042 students enrolled. It is a public school in Gilmer, TX. CCD year-over-year: 1,179 (2022-23) → 1,224 (2023-24), nearly flat (+45).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gilmer El?
The student-teacher ratio at Gilmer El is 14.5:1, which is 1% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 8% 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 Gilmer El?
80.6% of students at Gilmer El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Gilmer El?
The largest demographic group at Gilmer El is White at 56.4% of enrollment, in Gilmer, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Gilmer El?
Gilmer El has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 Gilmer El rank among schools in Gilmer?
By Resource Investment Index, Gilmer El ranks #3 of 3 schools in Gilmer, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Gilmer on the city page.
What other schools are in Gilmer Isd?
Besides Gilmer El, Gilmer Isd also operates Gilmer H S (895 students), Gilmer Int (425 students), and Bruce J H (419 students). See the Gilmer Isd district page for the complete list.