- Enrollment
- 141
- Students per teacher
- 7:1
- Resource Index
- 74/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Gruver, TX
Gruver El
Federal NCES profile for Gruver El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 67/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 482193002209
👥 S:T ratio 68
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 39
📋 Attendance 92
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Gruver El earns 67/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 95% of Texas schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Gruver · Resource Index
- 67
- Resource Index · Higher
- 8.1:1
- small classes for Texas
- 35.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Gruver El has class sizes smaller than 95% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Gruver El ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Gruver, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-1 students YoY
Gruver El held near 158 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 19.3 → 19.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-1 students YoY 482193002209 · Gruver, TX Other · SMALL · TRAD
153 enr · 8.1:1 · 35.2% lunch · RII 67
Nearest enrollment peer: Gruver H S (141 students)
Gruver El held near 158 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount). Teacher FTE held 19.3 → 19.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Gruver El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Gruver El
153 students
- Gruver H S
Gruver H S
141 students
- Gruver J H
Gruver J H
115 students
What this shows Gruver El reports 153 students on the CCD universe file.
How Gruver El compares
Gruver El 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 | 8.1:1 | ▼ 45% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 35.2% | ▼ 43% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 153 | top 88% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8.1:1
Leaner classes than 95% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
153
Bigger than 15% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
35.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 43% 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
8.1:1
students per teacher
- 45% below state mean
Top 5% in Texas - lower ratio than 95% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
3.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$15,336
per pupil, district-wide
- above Texas avg of $14,348
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints 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.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 52.3%
White 45.1%
Two or More 2.0%
African American 0.7%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 52.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.3, Gruver El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Gruver Isd reports $15,336 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Gruver El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gruver H S | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Gruver J H | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Gruver El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 115
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
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 (~153 students)
Frequently asked questions about Gruver El
How many students attend Gruver El?
Gruver El has 153 students enrolled. It is a public school in Gruver, TX. CCD year-over-year: 159 (2022-23) → 158 (2023-24), nearly flat (-1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gruver El?
The student-teacher ratio at Gruver El is 8.1:1, which is 45% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 48% 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 Gruver El?
35.2% of students at Gruver El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Gruver El?
The largest demographic group at Gruver El is Hispanic or Latino at 52.3% of enrollment, in Gruver, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Gruver El?
Gruver El has a Resource Investment Index of 67/100 (higher 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 Gruver El rank among public schools in Gruver?
By Resource Investment Index, Gruver El ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Gruver, 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 Gruver Isd?
Besides Gruver El, Gruver Isd also operates Gruver H S (141 students) and Gruver J H (115 students). See the Gruver Isd district page for the complete list.