- Enrollment
- 2,876
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Austin, TX
Gullett El
Federal NCES profile for Gullett El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 480894000318
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 74
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Gullett El earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #42 of 162
- schools in Austin · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.3:1
- students per teacher
- 5.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Gullett El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Gullett El ranks #42 of 162 schools in Austin, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-31 students YoY
Gullett El shrank from 565 students in 2022-23 to 534 in 2023-24 (-5.5%).
Teacher FTE added 38.0 → 41.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-31 students YoY 480894000318 · Austin, TX Other · MID · TRAD
544 enr · 14.3:1 · 5.5% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Bowie H S (2,876 students)
Gullett El shrank from 565 students in 2022-23 to 534 in 2023-24 (-5.5%). Teacher FTE added 38.0 → 41.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Gullett El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Bowie H S
Bowie H S
2,876 students
- Akins H S
Akins H S
2,421 students
- Austin H S
Austin H S
2,323 students
- Anderson H S
Anderson H S
2,223 students
- Mccallum H S
Mccallum H S
1,897 students
- This school 544
Gullett El
544 students
What this shows Gullett El reports 544 students on the CCD universe file.
How Gullett El compares
Gullett El is a shrinking 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 | 14.3:1 | ▼ 3% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 5.5% | ▼ 91% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 544 | top 44% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.3:1
Leaner classes than 54% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
544
Bigger than 67% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
5.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 91% 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
14.3:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 51% in Texas - lower ratio than 49% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
10.5%
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
$12,950
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 544 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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
White 71.3%
Hispanic or Latino 16.9%
Two or More 8.3%
Asian 2.2%
African American 1.3%
Largest group: White at 71.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.6, Gullett El is about as mixed as the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Austin Isd reports $12,950 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Gullett El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bowie H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Akins H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Austin H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Anderson H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mccallum H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Gullett El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,421
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 2,323
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 2,223
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 1,897
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
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 (~544 students)
Frequently asked questions about Gullett El
How many students attend Gullett El?
Gullett El has 544 students enrolled. It is a public school in Austin, TX. CCD year-over-year: 565 (2022-23) → 534 (2023-24), down 31.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gullett El?
The student-teacher ratio at Gullett El is 14.3:1, which is 3% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 9% 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 Gullett El?
5.5% of students at Gullett El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Gullett El?
The largest demographic group at Gullett El is White at 71.3% of enrollment, in Austin, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Gullett El?
Gullett El 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 Gullett El rank among schools in Austin?
By Resource Investment Index, Gullett El ranks #42 of 162 schools in Austin, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Austin on the city page.
What other schools are in Austin Isd?
Besides Gullett El, Austin Isd also operates Bowie H S (2,876 students), Akins H S (2,421 students), and Austin H S (2,323 students). See the Austin Isd district page for the complete list.