- Enrollment
- 485
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Gladewater, TX
Gladewater Pri
Federal NCES profile for Gladewater Pri, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 482076002082
👥 S:T ratio 64
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 41
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Gladewater Pri earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 93% of Texas schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #9 of 9
- public schools in Gladewater · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 9:1
- small classes for Texas
- 85.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Gladewater Pri has class sizes smaller than 93% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Gladewater Pri ranks #9 of 9 public schools in Gladewater, TX.
School address
District: Gladewater Isd · Texas
NCES ID 482076002082 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-25 students YoY
Gladewater Pri shrank from 367 students in 2022-23 to 342 in 2023-24 (-6.8%).
Teacher FTE lost 33.3 → 32.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-25 students YoY 482076002082 · Gladewater, TX Other · SMALL · TRAD
296 enr · 9:1 · 85.0% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Weldon El (485 students)
Gladewater Pri shrank from 367 students in 2022-23 to 342 in 2023-24 (-6.8%). Teacher FTE lost 33.3 → 32.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Gladewater Pri in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Weldon El
Weldon El
485 students
- Gladewater H S
Gladewater H S
484 students
- Gladewater Mid
Gladewater Middle
371 students
- This school
Gladewater Pri
296 students
What this shows Gladewater Pri reports 296 students on the CCD universe file.
How Gladewater Pri compares
Gladewater Pri is a shrinking 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 | 9:1 | ▼ 39% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 85.0% | ▲ 37% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 296 | top 76% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9:1
Leaner classes than 93% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
296
Bigger than 32% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
85.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 37% 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
9:1
students per teacher
- 39% below state mean
Top 7% in Texas - lower ratio than 93% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
40.9%
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
$12,298
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 296 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 46.3%
African American 22.6%
Hispanic or Latino 18.6%
Two or More 11.5%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 46.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.7, Gladewater Pri is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
District finance for Gladewater Isd reports $12,298 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Gladewater Pri Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weldon El | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Gladewater H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Gladewater Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Gladewater Pri's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 484
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 371
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
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 (~296 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~9:1)
Frequently asked questions about Gladewater Pri
How many students attend Gladewater Pri?
Gladewater Pri has 296 students enrolled. It is a public school in Gladewater, TX. CCD year-over-year: 367 (2022-23) → 342 (2023-24), down 25.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gladewater Pri?
The student-teacher ratio at Gladewater Pri is 9:1, which is 39% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 43% 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 Gladewater Pri?
85.0% of students at Gladewater Pri are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Gladewater Pri?
The largest demographic group at Gladewater Pri is White at 46.3% of enrollment, in Gladewater, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Gladewater Pri?
Gladewater Pri has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (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 Gladewater Pri rank among public schools in Gladewater?
By Resource Investment Index, Gladewater Pri ranks #9 of 9 public schools in Gladewater, 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 Gladewater on the city page.
What other schools are in Gladewater Isd?
Besides Gladewater Pri, Gladewater Isd also operates Weldon El (485 students), Gladewater H S (484 students), and Gladewater Middle (371 students). See the Gladewater Isd district page for the complete list.