- Enrollment
- 3,033
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Plano, TX
Gulledge El
Federal NCES profile for Gulledge El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 483510006954
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 8
📋 Attendance 63
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Gulledge El earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #22 of 29
- elementary schools in Plano · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.4:1
- students per teacher
- 12.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Gulledge El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Gulledge El ranks #22 of 29 elementary schools in Plano, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-35 students YoY
Gulledge El held near 732 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-35 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 48.9 → 49.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-35 students YoY 483510006954 · Plano, TX Elementary · MID · TRAD
692 enr · 14.4:1 · 12.5% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Plano East Sr H S (3,033 students)
Gulledge El held near 732 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-35 headcount). Teacher FTE added 48.9 → 49.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Gulledge El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Plano East Sr
Plano East Sr H S
3,033 students
- Plano West Sen
Plano West Senior H S
2,559 students
- Plano Sr H S
Plano Sr H S
2,267 students
- Shepton H S
Shepton H S
1,360 students
- Jasper H S
Jasper H S
1,301 students
- This school 692
Gulledge El
692 students
What this shows Gulledge El reports 692 students on the CCD universe file.
How Gulledge El compares
Gulledge 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 | 14.4:1 | ▼ 2% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 12.5% | ▼ 80% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 692 | top 28% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.4:1
Leaner classes than 53% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
692
Bigger than 80% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
12.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 80% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.4:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 52% in Texas - lower ratio than 48% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
14.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$11,384
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
Counselors1.5 FTE
Per 461 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Asian 65.2%
White 14.9%
Hispanic or Latino 8.8%
African American 5.6%
Two or More 4.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.2%
Largest group: Asian at 65.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.0, Gulledge El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Plano Isd reports $11,384 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Gulledge El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plano East Sr H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Plano West Senior H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Plano Sr H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Shepton H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jasper H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Gulledge El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,559
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 2,267
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 1,360
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 1,301
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~692 students)
Frequently asked questions about Gulledge El
How many students attend Gulledge El?
Gulledge El has 692 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Plano, TX. CCD year-over-year: 767 (2022-23) → 732 (2023-24), nearly flat (-35).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gulledge El?
The student-teacher ratio at Gulledge El is 14.4:1, which is 2% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 8% 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 Gulledge El?
12.5% of students at Gulledge El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Gulledge El?
The largest demographic group at Gulledge El is Asian at 65.2% of enrollment, in Plano, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Gulledge El?
Gulledge El has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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 Gulledge El rank among elementary schools in Plano?
By Resource Investment Index, Gulledge El ranks #22 of 29 elementary schools in Plano, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Plano on the city page.
What other schools are in Plano Isd?
Besides Gulledge El, Plano Isd also operates Plano East Sr H S (3,033 students), Plano West Senior H S (2,559 students), and Plano Sr H S (2,267 students). See the Plano Isd district page for the complete list.