- Enrollment
- 237
- Students per teacher
- 10.3:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Goldthwaite, TX
Goldthwaite Middle
Federal NCES profile for Goldthwaite Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 66/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 482100008338
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 78
📋 Attendance 60
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Goldthwaite Middle earns 66/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 84% of Texas schools.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Goldthwaite · Resource Index
- 66
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.1:1
- small classes for Texas
- 33.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Goldthwaite Middle has class sizes smaller than 84% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Goldthwaite Middle ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Goldthwaite, TX.
School address
District: Goldthwaite Isd · Texas
NCES ID 482100008338 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+6 students YoY
Goldthwaite Middle grew from 112 students in 2022-23 to 118 in 2023-24 (+5.4%).
Teacher FTE added 10.6 → 11.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+6 students YoY 482100008338 · Goldthwaite, TX Middle · SMALL · TRAD
111 enr · 11.1:1 · 33.9% lunch · RII 66
Nearest enrollment peer: Goldthwaite El (237 students)
Goldthwaite Middle grew from 112 students in 2022-23 to 118 in 2023-24 (+5.4%). Teacher FTE added 10.6 → 11.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Goldthwaite Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Goldthwaite El
Goldthwaite El
237 students
- Goldthwaite H
Goldthwaite H S
168 students
- This school
Goldthwaite Middle
111 students
What this shows Goldthwaite Middle reports 111 students on the CCD universe file.
How Goldthwaite Middle compares
Goldthwaite Middle 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 | 11.1:1 | ▼ 24% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 33.9% | ▼ 45% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 111 | top 91% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.1:1
Leaner classes than 82% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
111
Bigger than 11% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
33.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 45% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
11.1:1
students per teacher
- 24% below state mean
Top 16% in Texas - lower ratio than 84% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
16.2%
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 111 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
10
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 71.2%
Hispanic or Latino 27.0%
Two or More 1.8%
Largest group: White at 71.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.0, Goldthwaite Middle is less 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 Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goldthwaite El | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Goldthwaite H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Goldthwaite Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 168
- Students per teacher
- 8.4:1
- Resource Index
- 75/100
Nationwide middle 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 (~111 students)
Frequently asked questions about Goldthwaite Middle
How many students attend Goldthwaite Middle?
Goldthwaite Middle has 111 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Goldthwaite, TX. CCD year-over-year: 112 (2022-23) → 118 (2023-24), up 6.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Goldthwaite Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Goldthwaite Middle is 11.1:1, which is 24% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 29% 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 Middle?
33.9% of students at Goldthwaite Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Goldthwaite Middle?
The largest demographic group at Goldthwaite Middle is White at 71.2% of enrollment, in Goldthwaite, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Goldthwaite Middle?
Goldthwaite Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 66/100 (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 Middle rank among public schools in Goldthwaite?
By Resource Investment Index, Goldthwaite Middle ranks #2 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 Middle, Goldthwaite Isd also operates Goldthwaite El (237 students) and Goldthwaite H S (168 students). See the Goldthwaite Isd district page for the complete list.