- Enrollment
- 751
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Gonzales, TX
Gonzales J H
Federal NCES profile for Gonzales J H, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 19/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 482106002100
👥 S:T ratio 31
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 14
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Gonzales J H earns 19/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of Texas schools.
- #6 of 6
- public schools in Gonzales · Resource Index
- 19
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.2:1
- large classes for Texas
- 73.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Gonzales J H has class sizes larger than 81% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Gonzales J H ranks #6 of 6 public schools in Gonzales, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-5 students YoY
Gonzales J H held near 562 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 34.9 → 35.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-5 students YoY 482106002100 · Gonzales, TX Middle · MID · TRAD
584 enr · 17.2:1 · 73.2% lunch · RII 19
Nearest enrollment peer: Gonzales H S (751 students)
Gonzales J H held near 562 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount). Teacher FTE added 34.9 → 35.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Gonzales J H in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Gonzales H S
Gonzales H S
751 students
- This school
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 J H reports 584 students on the CCD universe file.
How Gonzales J H compares
Gonzales J H 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 | 17.2:1 | ▲ 17% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 73.2% | ▲ 18% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 584 | top 39% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.2:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
584
Bigger than 71% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
73.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 18% 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
17.2:1
students per teacher
- 17% above state mean
Top 81% in Texas - lower ratio than 19% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
34.2%
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 584 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 66.6%
White 22.1%
African American 9.6%
Two or More 1.5%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 66.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.8, Gonzales J H is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
District finance for Gonzales Isd reports $12,891 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Gonzales J H Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gonzales H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Gonzales North Avenue | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Gonzales El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Gonzales Pri Academy | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Gonzales J H'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 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 (~584 students)
Frequently asked questions about Gonzales J H
How many students attend Gonzales J H?
Gonzales J H has 584 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Gonzales, TX. CCD year-over-year: 567 (2022-23) → 562 (2023-24), nearly flat (-5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gonzales J H?
The student-teacher ratio at Gonzales J H is 17.2:1, which is 17% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 10% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Gonzales J H?
73.2% of students at Gonzales J H are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Gonzales J H?
The largest demographic group at Gonzales J H is Hispanic or Latino at 66.6% of enrollment, in Gonzales, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Gonzales J H?
Gonzales J H has a Resource Investment Index of 19/100 (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 J H rank among public schools in Gonzales?
By Resource Investment Index, Gonzales J H ranks #6 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 J H, Gonzales Isd also operates Gonzales H S (751 students), Gonzales North Avenue (565 students), and Gonzales El (500 students). See the Gonzales Isd district page for the complete list.