- Enrollment
- 108
- Students per teacher
- 8.3:1
- Resource Index
- 72/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Gorman, TX
Gorman H S
Federal NCES profile for Gorman H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 482127002129
👥 S:T ratio 61
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 57
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Gorman H S earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 91% of Texas schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Gorman · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 9.7:1
- small classes for Texas
- 58.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Gorman H S has class sizes smaller than 91% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Gorman H S ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Gorman, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+6 students YoY
Gorman H S grew from 82 students in 2022-23 to 88 in 2023-24 (+7.3%).
Teacher FTE added 9.9 → 12.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+6 students YoY 482127002129 · Gorman, TX High · SMALL · TRAD
87 enr · 9.7:1 · 58.5% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Maxfield El (108 students)
Gorman H S grew from 82 students in 2022-23 to 88 in 2023-24 (+7.3%). Teacher FTE added 9.9 → 12.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Gorman H S in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Maxfield El
Maxfield El
108 students
- This school
Gorman H S
87 students
- Gorman Middle
Gorman Middle
47 students
What this shows Gorman H S reports 87 students on the CCD universe file.
How Gorman H S compares
Gorman H S is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 9.7:1 | ▼ 34% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 58.5% | ▼ 5% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 87 | top 93% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.7:1
Leaner classes than 90% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
87
Bigger than 9% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
58.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 5% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
9.7:1
students per teacher
- 34% below state mean
Top 9% in Texas - lower ratio than 91% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
17.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$24,320
per pupil, district-wide
- above Texas avg of $14,348
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.1 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
8
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 60.9%
Hispanic or Latino 35.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 2.3%
Two or More 1.1%
Largest group: White at 60.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.2, Gorman H S is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Gorman Isd reports $24,320 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Gorman H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maxfield El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Gorman Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Gorman H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 47
- Students per teacher
- 7.8:1
- Resource Index
- 66/100
Nationwide high 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 (~87 students)
Frequently asked questions about Gorman H S
How many students attend Gorman H S?
Gorman H S has 87 students enrolled. It is a high school in Gorman, TX. CCD year-over-year: 82 (2022-23) → 88 (2023-24), up 6.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gorman H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Gorman H S is 9.7:1, which is 34% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 38% 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 Gorman H S?
58.5% of students at Gorman H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Gorman H S?
The largest demographic group at Gorman H S is White at 60.9% of enrollment, in Gorman, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Gorman H S?
Gorman H S has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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 Gorman H S rank among public schools in Gorman?
By Resource Investment Index, Gorman H S ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Gorman, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Gorman Isd?
Besides Gorman H S, Gorman Isd also operates Maxfield El (108 students) and Gorman Middle (47 students). See the Gorman Isd district page for the complete list.