- Enrollment
- 1,042
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
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 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 482070002078
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 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 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #6 of 6
- public schools in Gilmer · Resource Index
- 38
- 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
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+42 students YoY
Gilmer H S grew from 815 students in 2022-23 to 857 in 2023-24 (+5.2%).
Teacher FTE added 62.6 → 69.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+42 students YoY 482070002078 · Gilmer, TX High · MID · TRAD
895 enr · 14.4:1 · 72.3% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Gilmer El (1,042 students)
Gilmer H S grew from 815 students in 2022-23 to 857 in 2023-24 (+5.2%). Teacher FTE added 62.6 → 69.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Gilmer H S in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Gilmer El
Gilmer El
1,042 students
- This school
Gilmer H S
895 students
- Gilmer Int
Gilmer Int
425 students
- Bruce J H
Bruce J H
419 students
What this shows Gilmer H S reports 895 students on the CCD universe file.
How Gilmer H S compares
Gilmer H S is a growing 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 | 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 methodology
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
$12,381
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
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.
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
District finance for Gilmer Isd reports $12,381 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 425
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 419
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
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 (~895 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 815 (2022-23) → 857 (2023-24), up 42.
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 38/100 (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 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.
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.