- Enrollment
- 168
- Students per teacher
- 8.4:1
- Resource Index
- 75/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Goldthwaite, TX
Goldthwaite El
Federal NCES profile for Goldthwaite El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 59/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 482100002093
👥 S:T ratio 59
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 53
📋 Attendance 55
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Goldthwaite El earns 59/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 88% of Texas schools.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Goldthwaite · Resource Index
- 59
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.3:1
- small classes for Texas
- 45.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Goldthwaite El has class sizes smaller than 88% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Goldthwaite El ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Goldthwaite, TX.
School address
District: Goldthwaite Isd · Texas
NCES ID 482100002093 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-5 students YoY
Goldthwaite El held near 237 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 23.5 → 25.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-5 students YoY 482100002093 · Goldthwaite, TX Other · SMALL · TRAD
237 enr · 10.3:1 · 45.9% lunch · RII 59
Nearest enrollment peer: Goldthwaite H S (168 students)
Goldthwaite El held near 237 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount). Teacher FTE added 23.5 → 25.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Goldthwaite El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Goldthwaite El
237 students
- Goldthwaite H
Goldthwaite H S
168 students
- Goldthwaite Mi
Goldthwaite Middle
111 students
What this shows Goldthwaite El reports 237 students on the CCD universe file.
How Goldthwaite El compares
Goldthwaite 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 | 10.3:1 | ▼ 30% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 45.9% | ▼ 26% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 237 | top 81% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.3:1
Leaner classes than 87% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
237
Bigger than 24% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
45.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 26% 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
10.3:1
students per teacher
- 30% below state mean
Top 12% in Texas - lower ratio than 88% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
18.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$18,490
per pupil, district-wide
- above Texas avg of $14,348
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 237 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
10
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 59.5%
Hispanic or Latino 38.4%
Two or More 1.7%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: White at 59.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.8, Goldthwaite El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Goldthwaite Isd reports $18,490 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Goldthwaite El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goldthwaite H S | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Goldthwaite Middle | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Goldthwaite El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 111
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 66/100
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 (~237 students)
Frequently asked questions about Goldthwaite El
How many students attend Goldthwaite El?
Goldthwaite El has 237 students enrolled. It is a public school in Goldthwaite, TX. CCD year-over-year: 242 (2022-23) → 237 (2023-24), nearly flat (-5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Goldthwaite El?
The student-teacher ratio at Goldthwaite El is 10.3:1, which is 30% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 34% 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 Goldthwaite El?
45.9% of students at Goldthwaite El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Goldthwaite El?
The largest demographic group at Goldthwaite El is White at 59.5% of enrollment, in Goldthwaite, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Goldthwaite El?
Goldthwaite El has a Resource Investment Index of 59/100 (higher 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 Goldthwaite El rank among public schools in Goldthwaite?
By Resource Investment Index, Goldthwaite El ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Goldthwaite, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Goldthwaite Isd?
Besides Goldthwaite El, Goldthwaite Isd also operates Goldthwaite H S (168 students) and Goldthwaite Middle (111 students). See the Goldthwaite Isd district page for the complete list.