- Enrollment
- 3,535
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+55 students YoY
Gunn J H grew from 819 students in 2022-23 to 874 in 2023-24 (+6.7%).
Teacher FTE added 58.1 → 64.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+55 students YoY 480870000247 · Arlington, TX Middle · MID · TRAD
879 enr · 15.2:1 · 64.0% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Martin H S (3,535 students)
Gunn J H grew from 819 students in 2022-23 to 874 in 2023-24 (+6.7%). Teacher FTE added 58.1 → 64.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Gunn J H in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Martin H S
Martin H S
3,535 students
- Sam Houston H
Sam Houston H S
3,208 students
- Arlington H S
Arlington H S
2,580 students
- Lamar H S
Lamar H S
2,457 students
- Bowie H S
Bowie H S
2,140 students
- This school 879
Gunn J H
879 students
What this shows Gunn J H reports 879 students on the CCD universe file.
How Gunn J H compares
Gunn J H 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 | 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 methodology
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
$11,746
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
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.
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
District finance for Arlington Isd reports $11,746 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 3,208
- 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
Nationwide middle 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 (~879 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 819 (2022-23) → 874 (2023-24), up 55.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.