Enrollment
705
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 481500013958
Gordon-Reed El — Montgomery, TX
Federal NCES profile for Gordon-Reed El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 53/100.
👥 Class size 53
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Conroe Isd · Texas
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
50.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.7:1
vs 14.6:1 Texas avg
-20% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
39.2%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
-37% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Gordon-Reed El compares with Texas and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Gordon-Reed El reports 705 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 50.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 11.7:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 20% below the Texas state mean of 14.6:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 26% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 39.2% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 37% below the Texas average and 24% below the national baseline.
On the finance side, the surrounding Conroe Isd spends $14,087 per pupil district-wide, below the Texas average of $17,150 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 62.2% from local sources (property taxes), 25.0% from the state, and 12.8% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (C-), calculated from 1 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Gordon-Reed El compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Texas state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.7:1 | ▼ 20% | 14.6:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 39.2% | ▼ 37% | 61.9% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 705 | top 74% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
39.2%
free-lunch eligible
— 37% 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
11.7:1
students per teacher
— 20% below state mean
Top 17% in Texas — lower ratio than 83% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Funding equity
$14,087
per pupil, district-wide
— below Texas avg of $17,150
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Overview
Enrollment 705 Top 74% in Texas — larger than 26% of 9,061 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 50.0
Students per teacher 11.7:1 -20% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 39.2% -37% vs state
NCES ID 481500013958
Student demographics
White 50.5%
Hispanic or Latino 28.9%
African American 12.5%
Two or More 5.5%
Asian 2.6%
Largest group: White at 50.5% of enrollment.
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Conroe Isd, which includes Gordon-Reed El.
$14,087
Per student
-18%
vs Texas
Avg $17,150
-28%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 62.2%
State 25.0%
Federal 12.8%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 5,252
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Enrollment
- 4,444
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Enrollment
- 3,836
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Enrollment
- 3,313
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Enrollment
- 2,783
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
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Frequently asked questions about Gordon-Reed El
How many students attend Gordon-Reed El?
Gordon-Reed El has 705 students enrolled. It is a other school in MONTGOMERY, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gordon-Reed El?
The student-teacher ratio at Gordon-Reed El is 11.7:1, which is 20% lower than the Texas average of 14.6:1 and 26% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Gordon-Reed El?
39.2% of students at Gordon-Reed El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Gordon-Reed El?
The largest demographic group at Gordon-Reed El is White at 50.5%. The school serves a diverse student body in MONTGOMERY, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Gordon-Reed El?
Gordon-Reed El has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (C-) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.