Enrollment
425
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Gilmer, TX
Gilmer Int
Federal NCES profile for Gilmer Int, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 482070006264
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 15
📋 Attendance 74
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Gilmer Int earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of Texas schools.
- #3 of 6
- public schools in Gilmer · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17:1
- large classes for Texas
- 56.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Gilmer Int has class sizes larger than 80% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Gilmer Int ranks #3 of 6 public schools in Gilmer, TX.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
25.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
+16% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
56.7%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
-8% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Gilmer Int compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Gilmer Int
Gilmer Int is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Gilmer, Texas, enrolling 425 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 17:1 puts it in the larger third of Texas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 56.7% of students eligible for free meals.
With 425 students, its enrollment sits close to the Texas median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Against 1,238 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #461.
Its student body is led by White (56%) and Hispanic or Latino (19%) (diversity index 63/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 425 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
10.4% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
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 H S (895 students) alongside Gilmer Int.
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 Int compares
Gilmer Int on the metrics families compare, against Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17:1 | ▲ 16% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 56.7% | ▼ 8% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 425 | top 61% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
425
Bigger than 51% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
56.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 8% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17:1
students per teacher
- 16% above state mean
Top 80% in Texas - lower ratio than 20% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
10.4%
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
$12,211
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 425 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
45
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.8 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 55.5%
Hispanic or Latino 19.3%
African American 11.8%
Two or More 11.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.4%
Asian 0.7%
Largest group: White at 55.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.8, Gilmer Int is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Gilmer Isd, which includes Gilmer Int.
$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 Int Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gilmer El | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Gilmer H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bruce J H | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Gilmer Int'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
- 895
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 419
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar elementary 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 (~425 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Gilmer Int
How many students attend Gilmer Int?
Gilmer Int has 425 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Gilmer, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gilmer Int?
The student-teacher ratio at Gilmer Int is 17:1, which is 16% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 8% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Gilmer Int?
56.7% of students at Gilmer Int are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Gilmer Int?
The largest demographic group at Gilmer Int is White at 55.5% of enrollment, in Gilmer, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Gilmer Int?
Gilmer Int has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Gilmer Int rank among public schools in Gilmer?
By Resource Investment Index, Gilmer Int ranks #3 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 Int a good school?
Gilmer Int earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of Texas schools. 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 Int, Gilmer Isd also operates Gilmer El (1,042 students), Gilmer H S (895 students), and Bruce J H (419 students). See the Gilmer Isd district page for the complete list.
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