- Enrollment
- 2,812
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Denton, TX
Ginnings El
Federal NCES profile for Ginnings El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 481674001449
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 51
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ginnings El earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #3 of 3
- elementary schools in Denton · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.3:1
- students per teacher
- 66.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Ginnings El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ginnings El ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Denton, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+4 students YoY
Ginnings El held near 621 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 46.8 → 49.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+4 students YoY 481674001449 · Denton, TX Elementary · MID · TRAD
614 enr · 13.3:1 · 66.0% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Ray Braswell H S (2,812 students)
Ginnings El held near 621 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount). Teacher FTE added 46.8 → 49.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Ginnings El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Ray Braswell H
Ray Braswell H S
2,812 students
- Guyer H S
Guyer H S
2,577 students
- Denton H S
Denton H S
2,083 students
- Ryan H S
Ryan H S
2,051 students
- Strickland Mid 956
Strickland Middle
956 students
- This school 614
Ginnings El
614 students
What this shows Ginnings El reports 614 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ginnings El compares
Ginnings 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 | 13.3:1 | ▼ 10% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 66.0% | ▲ 7% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 614 | top 36% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.3:1
Leaner classes than 64% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
614
Bigger than 74% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
66.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 7% 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
13.3:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 38% in Texas - lower ratio than 62% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
19.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$11,484
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 614 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
36
in-school suspensions + 18 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 62.5%
White 17.9%
African American 14.2%
Two or More 3.4%
Asian 2.0%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 62.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.6, Ginnings El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Denton Isd reports $11,484 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Ginnings El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ray Braswell H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Guyer H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Denton H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ryan H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Strickland Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ginnings El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,577
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 2,083
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 2,051
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 956
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~614 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ginnings El
How many students attend Ginnings El?
Ginnings El has 614 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Denton, TX. CCD year-over-year: 617 (2022-23) → 621 (2023-24), nearly flat (+4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ginnings El?
The student-teacher ratio at Ginnings El is 13.3:1, which is 10% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 15% 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 Ginnings El?
66.0% of students at Ginnings El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ginnings El?
The largest demographic group at Ginnings El is Hispanic or Latino at 62.5% of enrollment, in Denton, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ginnings El?
Ginnings El has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 Ginnings El rank among elementary schools in Denton?
By Resource Investment Index, Ginnings El ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Denton, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Denton on the city page.
What other schools are in Denton Isd?
Besides Ginnings El, Denton Isd also operates Ray Braswell H S (2,812 students), Guyer H S (2,577 students), and Denton H S (2,083 students). See the Denton Isd district page for the complete list.