- Enrollment
- 375
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Gunter, TX
Gunter El
Federal NCES profile for Gunter El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 482196002212
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 17
📋 Attendance 82
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Gunter El earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Gunter · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.8:1
- students per teacher
- 20.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Gunter El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Gunter El ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Gunter, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-6 students YoY
Gunter El held near 408 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 28.4 → 29.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-6 students YoY 482196002212 · Gunter, TX Other · SMALL · TRAD
413 enr · 14.8:1 · 20.0% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Gunter Middle (375 students)
Gunter El held near 408 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount). Teacher FTE added 28.4 → 29.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Gunter El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Gunter El
413 students
- Gunter Middle
Gunter Middle
375 students
- Gunter H S
Gunter H S
368 students
What this shows Gunter El reports 413 students on the CCD universe file.
How Gunter El compares
Gunter 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 | 14.8:1 | ▲ 1% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 20.0% | ▼ 68% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 413 | top 62% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.8:1
Leaner classes than 49% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
413
Bigger than 49% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
20.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 68% 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
14.8:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 57% in Texas - lower ratio than 43% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
7.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$18,979
per pupil, district-wide
- above Texas avg of $14,348
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 413 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
10
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 4 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 69.2%
Hispanic or Latino 23.5%
Two or More 4.4%
African American 1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: White at 69.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.4, Gunter El is about as mixed as the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Gunter Isd reports $18,979 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Gunter El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gunter Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Gunter H S | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Gunter El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 368
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
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 (~413 students)
Frequently asked questions about Gunter El
How many students attend Gunter El?
Gunter El has 413 students enrolled. It is a public school in Gunter, TX. CCD year-over-year: 414 (2022-23) → 408 (2023-24), nearly flat (-6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gunter El?
The student-teacher ratio at Gunter El is 14.8:1, which is 1% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Gunter El?
20.0% of students at Gunter El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Gunter El?
The largest demographic group at Gunter El is White at 69.2% of enrollment, in Gunter, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Gunter El?
Gunter El has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (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 Gunter El rank among public schools in Gunter?
By Resource Investment Index, Gunter El ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Gunter, 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 Gunter Isd?
Besides Gunter El, Gunter Isd also operates Gunter Middle (375 students) and Gunter H S (368 students). See the Gunter Isd district page for the complete list.