Enrollment
379
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Rusk, TX
Gw Bradford Pri
Federal NCES profile for Gw Bradford Pri, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 483836005807
👥 S:T ratio 31
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 75
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Gw Bradford Pri earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of Texas schools.
- #5 of 5
- public schools in Rusk · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.2:1
- large classes for Texas
- 70.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Gw Bradford Pri has class sizes larger than 81% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Gw Bradford Pri ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Rusk, TX.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
22.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.2:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
+17% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
70.7%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
+14% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Gw Bradford Pri compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Gw Bradford Pri
Gw Bradford Pri is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Rusk, Texas, enrolling 379 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 17.2:1 puts it in the larger third of Texas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 70.7% lands close to the Texas typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 379 puts it in the smaller third of Texas schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Among 1,349 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Texas schools statewide, it ranks #1,138, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (59%) and Hispanic or Latino (15%) (diversity index 59/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 126 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 41.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 20.8% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Rusk Isd also operates Rusk H S (621 students) and Rusk J H (458 students) alongside Gw Bradford Pri.
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 Gw Bradford Pri compares
Gw Bradford Pri on the metrics families compare, against Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.2:1 | ▲ 17% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 70.7% | ▲ 14% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 379 | top 66% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.2:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
379
Bigger than 44% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
70.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 14% 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
17.2:1
students per teacher
- 17% above state mean
Top 81% in Texas - lower ratio than 19% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
41.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,587
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 126 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.
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
White 59.4%
Hispanic or Latino 15.3%
African American 14.2%
Two or More 10.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 59.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.2, Gw Bradford Pri is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Rusk Isd, which includes Gw Bradford Pri.
$12,587
Per student
-8%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-24%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 22.0%
State 57.2%
Federal 20.8%
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 Gw Bradford Pri Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rusk H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Rusk J H | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Rusk Int | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Rusk El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Gw Bradford Pri's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 621
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 458
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 301
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 298
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
Similar other 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 (~379 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.2:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Gw Bradford Pri
How many students attend Gw Bradford Pri?
Gw Bradford Pri has 379 students enrolled. It is a public school in Rusk, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gw Bradford Pri?
The student-teacher ratio at Gw Bradford Pri is 17.2:1, which is 17% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 10% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Gw Bradford Pri?
70.7% of students at Gw Bradford Pri are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Gw Bradford Pri?
The largest demographic group at Gw Bradford Pri is White at 59.4% of enrollment, in Rusk, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Gw Bradford Pri?
Gw Bradford Pri has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (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 Gw Bradford Pri rank among public schools in Rusk?
By Resource Investment Index, Gw Bradford Pri ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Rusk, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Rusk on the city page.
Is Gw Bradford Pri a good school?
Gw Bradford Pri earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of Texas schools. 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 Rusk Isd?
Besides Gw Bradford Pri, Rusk Isd also operates Rusk H S (621 students), Rusk J H (458 students), and Rusk Int (301 students). See the Rusk Isd district page for the complete list.
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