- Enrollment
- 584
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Gonzales, TX
Gonzales H S
Federal NCES profile for Gonzales H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 482106002099
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 25
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Gonzales H S earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #3 of 3
- schools in Gonzales · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 12.7:1
- students per teacher
- 66.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Gonzales H S has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Gonzales H S ranks #3 of 3 schools in Gonzales, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-31 students YoY
Gonzales H S held near 760 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-31 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 59.0 → 66.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-31 students YoY 482106002099 · Gonzales, TX Other · MID · TRAD
751 enr · 12.7:1 · 66.1% lunch · RII 26
Nearest enrollment peer: Gonzales J H (584 students)
Gonzales H S held near 760 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-31 headcount). Teacher FTE added 59.0 → 66.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Gonzales H S in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Gonzales H S
751 students
- Gonzales J H
Gonzales J H
584 students
- Gonzales North
Gonzales North Avenue
565 students
- Gonzales El
Gonzales El
500 students
- Gonzales Pri A 157
Gonzales Pri Academy
157 students
What this shows Gonzales H S reports 751 students on the CCD universe file.
How Gonzales H S compares
Gonzales H S 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 | 12.7:1 | ▼ 14% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 66.1% | ▲ 7% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 751 | top 22% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.7:1
Leaner classes than 69% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
751
Bigger than 83% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
66.1%
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
12.7:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 31% in Texas - lower ratio than 69% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
53.5%
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 376 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 68.7%
White 22.6%
African American 7.9%
Two or More 0.5%
Asian 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 68.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.1, Gonzales H S is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 4
District finance for Gonzales Isd reports $12,891 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Gonzales H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gonzales J H | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Gonzales North Avenue | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Gonzales El | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Gonzales Pri Academy | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Gonzales H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 565
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 500
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 157
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
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 (~751 students)
Frequently asked questions about Gonzales H S
How many students attend Gonzales H S?
Gonzales H S has 751 students enrolled. It is a public school in Gonzales, TX. CCD year-over-year: 791 (2022-23) → 760 (2023-24), nearly flat (-31).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gonzales H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Gonzales H S is 12.7:1, which is 14% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 19% 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 Gonzales H S?
66.1% of students at Gonzales H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Gonzales H S?
The largest demographic group at Gonzales H S is Hispanic or Latino at 68.7% of enrollment, in Gonzales, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Gonzales H S?
Gonzales H S has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (lower 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 H S rank among schools in Gonzales?
By Resource Investment Index, Gonzales H S ranks #3 of 3 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 schools in Gonzales on the city page.
What other schools are in Gonzales Isd?
Besides Gonzales H S, Gonzales Isd also operates Gonzales J H (584 students), Gonzales North Avenue (565 students), and Gonzales El (500 students). See the Gonzales Isd district page for the complete list.