Enrollment
879
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Arlington, TX
Gunn J H
Federal NCES profile for Gunn J H, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 480870000247
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 12
📋 Attendance 53
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Gunn J H earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #10 of 16
- middle schools in Arlington · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.2:1
- students per teacher
- 64.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Gunn J H has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Gunn J H ranks #10 of 16 middle schools in Arlington, TX.
School address
District: Arlington Isd · Texas
NCES ID 480870000247 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
58.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.2:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
+3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
64.0%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
+3% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Gunn J H compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Gunn J H
Gunn J H is a higher-need, large middle school in Arlington, Texas, enrolling 879 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.2:1 puts it in the larger third of Texas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 64.0% lands close to the Texas typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 879 puts it in the larger third of Texas schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Against 1,217 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #313.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (55%) and African American (20%) (diversity index 62/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 440 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 18.7% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Its district draws 19.1% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Arlington Isd also operates Martin H S (3,535 students) and Sam Houston H S (3,208 students) alongside Gunn J H.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Gunn J H compares
Gunn J H on the metrics families compare, against Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.2:1 | ▲ 3% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 64.0% | ▲ 3% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 879 | top 15% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.2:1
Leaner classes than 45% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
879
Bigger than 88% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
64.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 3% above the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.2:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 62% in Texas - lower ratio than 38% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
18.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$11,489
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $13,644
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 440 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
44
in-school suspensions + 44 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 54.5%
African American 20.4%
White 20.1%
Two or More 3.3%
Asian 1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 54.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.0, Gunn J H is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Arlington Isd, which includes Gunn J H.
$11,489
Per student
-16%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-31%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 57.0%
State 23.9%
Federal 19.1%
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.
How Gunn J H Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Martin H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sam Houston H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Arlington H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lamar H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bowie H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Gunn J H's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,535
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 3,208
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 2,580
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 2,457
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 2,140
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Texas, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~879 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.2:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Gunn J H
How many students attend Gunn J H?
Gunn J H has 879 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Arlington, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gunn J H?
The student-teacher ratio at Gunn J H is 15.2:1, which is 3% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Gunn J H?
64.0% of students at Gunn J H are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Gunn J H?
The largest demographic group at Gunn J H is Hispanic or Latino at 54.5% of enrollment, in Arlington, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Gunn J H?
Gunn J H has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Gunn J H rank among middle schools in Arlington?
By Resource Investment Index, Gunn J H ranks #10 of 16 middle schools in Arlington, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Arlington on the city page.
Is Gunn J H a good school?
Gunn J H earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Arlington Isd?
Besides Gunn J H, Arlington Isd also operates Martin H S (3,535 students), Sam Houston H S (3,208 students), and Arlington H S (2,580 students). See the Arlington Isd district page for the complete list.
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