Enrollment
895
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Gilmer, TX
Gilmer H S
Federal NCES profile for Gilmer H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 482070002078
👥 S:T ratio 42
📚 AP courses 55
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 11
📋 Attendance 31
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Gilmer H S earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #6 of 6
- public schools in Gilmer · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.4:1
- students per teacher
- 72.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Gilmer H S has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Gilmer H S ranks #6 of 6 public schools in Gilmer, TX.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
62.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.4:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
-2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
72.3%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
+17% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Gilmer H S compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Gilmer H S
Gilmer H S is a higher-need, large high school in Gilmer, Texas, enrolling 895 students.
At 14.4:1, 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.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 72.3% lands close to the Texas typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 895 puts it in the larger third of Texas schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Against 1,343 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #756.
Its student body is led by White (55%) and Hispanic or Latino (23%) (diversity index 62/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 11 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 448 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 27.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 19.4% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Gilmer Isd also operates Gilmer El (1,042 students) and Gilmer Int (425 students) alongside Gilmer H S.
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 Gilmer H S compares
Gilmer H S on the metrics families compare, against Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.4:1 | ▼ 2% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 72.3% | ▲ 17% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 895 | top 14% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.4:1
Leaner classes than 53% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
895
Bigger than 89% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
72.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 17% 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
14.4:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 52% in Texas - lower ratio than 48% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
27.7%
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
$12,211
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 448 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
131
in-school suspensions + 43 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 14.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 19.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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
White 55.0%
Hispanic or Latino 23.1%
African American 10.9%
Two or More 9.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Asian 0.6%
Largest group: White at 55.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.3, Gilmer H S is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 11
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Gilmer Isd, which includes Gilmer H S.
$12,211
Per student
-11%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-26%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 34.7%
State 45.9%
Federal 19.4%
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 Gilmer H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gilmer El | 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 H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,042
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 425
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 419
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar high 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 (~895 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Gilmer H S
How many students attend Gilmer H S?
Gilmer H S has 895 students enrolled. It is a high school in Gilmer, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gilmer H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Gilmer H S is 14.4:1, which is 2% 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 H S?
72.3% of students at Gilmer H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Gilmer H S?
The largest demographic group at Gilmer H S is White at 55.0% of enrollment, in Gilmer, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Gilmer H S?
Gilmer H S has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Gilmer H S rank among public schools in Gilmer?
By Resource Investment Index, Gilmer H S ranks #6 of 6 public 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 public schools in Gilmer on the city page.
Is Gilmer H S a good school?
Gilmer H S earns 42/100 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 Gilmer Isd?
Besides Gilmer H S, Gilmer Isd also operates Gilmer El (1,042 students), Gilmer Int (425 students), and Bruce J H (419 students). See the Gilmer Isd district page for the complete list.
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