- Enrollment
- 189
- Students per teacher
- 7.9:1
- Resource Index
- 63/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Spearman, TX
Gus Birdwell El
Federal NCES profile for Gus Birdwell El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 62/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 484101004663
👥 S:T ratio 61
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 31
📋 Attendance 86
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Gus Birdwell El earns 62/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 91% of Texas schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Spearman · Resource Index
- 62
- Resource Index · Higher
- 9.8:1
- small classes for Texas
- 52.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Gus Birdwell El has class sizes smaller than 91% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Gus Birdwell El ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Spearman, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-1 students YoY
Gus Birdwell El held near 356 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 35.4 → 32.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-1 students YoY 484101004663 · Spearman, TX Other · SMALL · TRAD
343 enr · 9.8:1 · 52.1% lunch · RII 62
Nearest enrollment peer: Spearman H S (189 students)
Gus Birdwell El held near 356 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 35.4 → 32.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Gus Birdwell El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Gus Birdwell El
343 students
- Spearman H S
Spearman H S
189 students
- Spearman J H
Spearman J H
160 students
What this shows Gus Birdwell El reports 343 students on the CCD universe file.
How Gus Birdwell El compares
Gus Birdwell 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 | 9.8:1 | ▼ 33% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 52.1% | ▼ 16% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 343 | top 70% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.8:1
Leaner classes than 90% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
343
Bigger than 39% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
52.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 16% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
9.8:1
students per teacher
- 33% below state mean
Top 9% in Texas - lower ratio than 91% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
5.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$14,073
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 343 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
22
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 67.6%
White 30.6%
Two or More 1.7%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 67.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 44.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 44.9, Gus Birdwell El is about as mixed as the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Spearman Isd reports $14,073 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Gus Birdwell El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spearman H S | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Spearman J H | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Gus Birdwell El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 160
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 68/100
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 (~343 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~9.8:1)
Frequently asked questions about Gus Birdwell El
How many students attend Gus Birdwell El?
Gus Birdwell El has 343 students enrolled. It is a public school in Spearman, TX. CCD year-over-year: 357 (2022-23) → 356 (2023-24), nearly flat (-1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gus Birdwell El?
The student-teacher ratio at Gus Birdwell El is 9.8:1, which is 33% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 38% 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 Gus Birdwell El?
52.1% of students at Gus Birdwell El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Gus Birdwell El?
The largest demographic group at Gus Birdwell El is Hispanic or Latino at 67.6% of enrollment, in Spearman, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Gus Birdwell El?
Gus Birdwell El has a Resource Investment Index of 62/100 (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 Gus Birdwell El rank among public schools in Spearman?
By Resource Investment Index, Gus Birdwell El ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Spearman, 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 Spearman Isd?
Besides Gus Birdwell El, Spearman Isd also operates Spearman H S (189 students) and Spearman J H (160 students). See the Spearman Isd district page for the complete list.