- Enrollment
- 2,326
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Eagle Pass, TX
Henry B Gonzalez El
Federal NCES profile for Henry B Gonzalez El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 481773008330
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 20
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Henry B Gonzalez El earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of Texas schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #13 of 14
- elementary schools in Eagle Pass · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.1:1
- large classes for Texas
- 95.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Henry B Gonzalez El has class sizes larger than 90% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Henry B Gonzalez El ranks #13 of 14 elementary schools in Eagle Pass, TX.
School address
District: Eagle Pass Isd · Texas
NCES ID 481773008330 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+45 students YoY
Henry B Gonzalez El grew from 374 students in 2022-23 to 419 in 2023-24 (+12.0%).
Teacher FTE held 21.8 → 22.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+45 students YoY 481773008330 · Eagle Pass, TX Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
401 enr · 19.1:1 · 95.7% lunch · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: Eagle Pass H S (2,326 students)
Henry B Gonzalez El grew from 374 students in 2022-23 to 419 in 2023-24 (+12.0%). Teacher FTE held 21.8 → 22.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Henry B Gonzalez El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Eagle Pass H S
Eagle Pass H S
2,326 students
- C C Winn H S
C C Winn H S
1,878 students
- Eagle Pass J H
Eagle Pass J H
1,040 students
- Memorial J H 927
Memorial J H
927 students
- Armando Cerna 588
Armando Cerna El
588 students
- This school 401
Henry B Gonzalez El
401 students
What this shows Henry B Gonzalez El reports 401 students on the CCD universe file.
How Henry B Gonzalez El compares
Henry B Gonzalez El 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 | 19.1:1 | ▲ 30% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 95.7% | ▲ 55% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 401 | top 64% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.1:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
401
Bigger than 48% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
95.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 55% above the Texas average of 61.9%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
19.1:1
students per teacher
- 30% above state mean
Top 90% in Texas - lower ratio than 10% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
40.4%
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
$12,625
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 401 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 99.0%
White 1.0%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 99.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 2.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 2.0, Henry B Gonzalez El is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Eagle Pass Isd reports $12,625 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Henry B Gonzalez El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eagle Pass H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| C C Winn H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Eagle Pass J H | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Memorial J H | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Armando Cerna El | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Henry B Gonzalez El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,878
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 1,040
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 927
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 588
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
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 (~401 students)
Frequently asked questions about Henry B Gonzalez El
How many students attend Henry B Gonzalez El?
Henry B Gonzalez El has 401 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Eagle Pass, TX. CCD year-over-year: 374 (2022-23) → 419 (2023-24), up 45.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Henry B Gonzalez El?
The student-teacher ratio at Henry B Gonzalez El is 19.1:1, which is 30% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 22% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Henry B Gonzalez El?
95.7% of students at Henry B Gonzalez El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Henry B Gonzalez El?
The largest demographic group at Henry B Gonzalez El is Hispanic or Latino at 99.0% of enrollment, in Eagle Pass, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Henry B Gonzalez El?
Henry B Gonzalez El has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (lower 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 Henry B Gonzalez El rank among elementary schools in Eagle Pass?
By Resource Investment Index, Henry B Gonzalez El ranks #13 of 14 elementary schools in Eagle Pass, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Eagle Pass on the city page.
What other schools are in Eagle Pass Isd?
Besides Henry B Gonzalez El, Eagle Pass Isd also operates Eagle Pass H S (2,326 students), C C Winn H S (1,878 students), and Eagle Pass J H (1,040 students). See the Eagle Pass Isd district page for the complete list.