- Enrollment
- 751
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Gonzales, TX
Gonzales El
Federal NCES profile for Gonzales El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 482106002098
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 17
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Gonzales El earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #4 of 6
- public schools in Gonzales · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.2:1
- students per teacher
- 65.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Gonzales El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Gonzales El ranks #4 of 6 public schools in Gonzales, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-25 students YoY
Gonzales El held near 512 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-25 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 33.5 → 29.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-25 students YoY 482106002098 · Gonzales, TX Elementary · MID · TRAD
500 enr · 15.2:1 · 65.9% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Gonzales H S (751 students)
Gonzales El held near 512 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-25 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 33.5 → 29.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Gonzales El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Gonzales H S
Gonzales H S
751 students
- Gonzales J H
Gonzales J H
584 students
- Gonzales North
Gonzales North Avenue
565 students
- This school
Gonzales El
500 students
- Gonzales Pri A 157
Gonzales Pri Academy
157 students
What this shows Gonzales El reports 500 students on the CCD universe file.
How Gonzales El compares
Gonzales 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 | 15.2:1 | ▲ 3% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 65.9% | ▲ 6% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 500 | top 50% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.2:1
Leaner classes than 45% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
500
Bigger than 62% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
65.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 6% 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
15.2:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 62% in Texas - lower ratio than 38% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
33.2%
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
$12,891
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 500 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
Hispanic or Latino 63.6%
White 26.6%
African American 6.4%
Two or More 2.2%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 63.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.0, Gonzales El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Gonzales Isd reports $12,891 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Gonzales El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gonzales H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Gonzales J H | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Gonzales North Avenue | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Gonzales Pri Academy | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Gonzales El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 584
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 565
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 157
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
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 (~500 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Gonzales El
How many students attend Gonzales El?
Gonzales El has 500 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Gonzales, TX. CCD year-over-year: 537 (2022-23) → 512 (2023-24), nearly flat (-25).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gonzales El?
The student-teacher ratio at Gonzales El is 15.2:1, which is 3% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Gonzales El?
65.9% of students at Gonzales El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Gonzales El?
The largest demographic group at Gonzales El is Hispanic or Latino at 63.6% of enrollment, in Gonzales, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Gonzales El?
Gonzales El has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (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 Gonzales El rank among public schools in Gonzales?
By Resource Investment Index, Gonzales El ranks #4 of 6 public schools in Gonzales, 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 Gonzales on the city page.
What other schools are in Gonzales Isd?
Besides Gonzales El, Gonzales Isd also operates Gonzales H S (751 students), Gonzales J H (584 students), and Gonzales North Avenue (565 students). See the Gonzales Isd district page for the complete list.