- Enrollment
- 413
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Gunter, TX
Gunter Middle
Federal NCES profile for Gunter Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 482196006962
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 25
📋 Attendance 67
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Gunter Middle earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Gunter · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.6:1
- students per teacher
- 17.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Gunter Middle has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Gunter Middle ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Gunter, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-4 students YoY
Gunter Middle held near 369 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 24.3 → 23.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-4 students YoY 482196006962 · Gunter, TX Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
375 enr · 15.6:1 · 17.7% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Gunter El (413 students)
Gunter Middle held near 369 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 24.3 → 23.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Gunter Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Gunter El
Gunter El
413 students
- This school
Gunter Middle
375 students
- Gunter H S
Gunter H S
368 students
What this shows Gunter Middle reports 375 students on the CCD universe file.
How Gunter Middle compares
Gunter Middle 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 | 15.6:1 | ▲ 6% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 17.7% | ▼ 71% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 375 | top 67% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.6:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
375
Bigger than 44% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
17.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 71% 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
15.6:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 67% in Texas - lower ratio than 33% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
13.3%
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
$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 375 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 73.9%
Hispanic or Latino 20.8%
Two or More 2.7%
African American 1.3%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 73.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 41.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 41.0, Gunter Middle is less mixed than 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 Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gunter El | 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 Middle'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 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 (~375 students)
Frequently asked questions about Gunter Middle
How many students attend Gunter Middle?
Gunter Middle has 375 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Gunter, TX. CCD year-over-year: 373 (2022-23) → 369 (2023-24), nearly flat (-4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gunter Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Gunter Middle is 15.6:1, which is 6% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 1% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Gunter Middle?
17.7% of students at Gunter Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Gunter Middle?
The largest demographic group at Gunter Middle is White at 73.9% of enrollment, in Gunter, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Gunter Middle?
Gunter Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (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 Middle rank among public schools in Gunter?
By Resource Investment Index, Gunter Middle ranks #3 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 Middle, Gunter Isd also operates Gunter El (413 students) and Gunter H S (368 students). See the Gunter Isd district page for the complete list.