Enrollment
157
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Gonzales, TX
Gonzales Pri Academy
Federal NCES profile for Gonzales Pri Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 482106013103
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 37
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Gonzales Pri Academy earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #2 of 3
- schools in Gonzales · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.7:1
- students per teacher
- 72.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Gonzales Pri Academy has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Gonzales Pri Academy ranks #2 of 3 schools in Gonzales, TX.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
10.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.7:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
+7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
72.7%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
+17% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Gonzales Pri Academy compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Gonzales Pri Academy
Gonzales Pri Academy is a higher-need, small combined-grade school in Gonzales, Texas, enrolling 157 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.7:1 puts it in the larger third of Texas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 72.7% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 157 puts it in the smaller third of Texas schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Among 378 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Texas schools statewide, it ranks #322, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (79%) and White (15%) (diversity index 35/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 314 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Its district draws 17.5% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Gonzales Isd also operates Gonzales H S (751 students) and Gonzales J H (584 students) alongside Gonzales Pri Academy.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Gonzales Pri Academy compares
Gonzales Pri Academy on the metrics families compare, against Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.7:1 | ▲ 7% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 72.7% | ▲ 17% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 157 | top 88% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.7:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
157
Bigger than 15% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
72.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 17% 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
15.7:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 68% in Texas - lower ratio than 32% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Funding equity
$11,710
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $13,644
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 79.0%
White 15.3%
African American 4.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Two or More 0.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 79.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 35.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 35.0, Gonzales Pri Academy is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Gonzales Isd, which includes Gonzales Pri Academy.
$11,710
Per student
-14%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-29%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 55.1%
State 27.4%
Federal 17.5%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Gonzales Pri Academy 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 | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Gonzales North Avenue | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Gonzales El | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Gonzales Pri Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 751
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- 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
- 500
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Texas, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~157 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.7:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Gonzales Pri Academy
How many students attend Gonzales Pri Academy?
Gonzales Pri Academy has 157 students enrolled. It is a public school in Gonzales, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gonzales Pri Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Gonzales Pri Academy is 15.7:1, which is 7% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 0% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Gonzales Pri Academy?
72.7% of students at Gonzales Pri Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Gonzales Pri Academy?
The largest demographic group at Gonzales Pri Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 79.0% of enrollment, in Gonzales, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Gonzales Pri Academy?
Gonzales Pri Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Gonzales Pri Academy rank among schools in Gonzales?
By Resource Investment Index, Gonzales Pri Academy ranks #2 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.
Is Gonzales Pri Academy a good school?
Gonzales Pri Academy earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Gonzales Isd?
Besides Gonzales Pri Academy, 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.
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