- Enrollment
- 3,641
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Austin, TX
Joseph Gilbert El
Federal NCES profile for Joseph Gilbert El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 481662012601
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 37
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Joseph Gilbert El earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #107 of 162
- schools in Austin · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.1:1
- students per teacher
- 75.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Joseph Gilbert El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Joseph Gilbert El ranks #107 of 162 schools in Austin, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+13 students YoY
Joseph Gilbert El held near 682 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 44.5 → 50.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+13 students YoY 481662012601 · Austin, TX Other · MID · TRAD
664 enr · 15.1:1 · 75.9% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Del Valle H S (3,641 students)
Joseph Gilbert El held near 682 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount). Teacher FTE added 44.5 → 50.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Joseph Gilbert El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Del Valle H S
Del Valle H S
3,641 students
- Del Valle Midd 895
Del Valle Middle
895 students
- Dailey Middle 767
Dailey Middle
767 students
- John P Ojeda M 759
John P Ojeda Middle
759 students
- Del Valle El 726
Del Valle El
726 students
- This school 664
Joseph Gilbert El
664 students
What this shows Joseph Gilbert El reports 664 students on the CCD universe file.
How Joseph Gilbert El compares
Joseph Gilbert 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 | 15.1:1 | ▲ 3% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 75.9% | ▲ 23% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 664 | top 30% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.1:1
Leaner classes than 46% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
664
Bigger than 78% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
75.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 23% 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
15.1:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 61% in Texas - lower ratio than 39% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
25.3%
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
$13,030
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 664 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
Hispanic or Latino 77.6%
African American 10.1%
White 8.4%
Two or More 2.4%
Asian 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 77.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 38.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 38.0, Joseph Gilbert El is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Del Valle Isd reports $13,030 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Joseph Gilbert El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Del Valle H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Del Valle Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Dailey Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| John P Ojeda Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Del Valle El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Joseph Gilbert El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 895
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 767
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 759
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 726
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
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 (~664 students)
Frequently asked questions about Joseph Gilbert El
How many students attend Joseph Gilbert El?
Joseph Gilbert El has 664 students enrolled. It is a public school in Austin, TX. CCD year-over-year: 669 (2022-23) → 682 (2023-24), nearly flat (+13).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Joseph Gilbert El?
The student-teacher ratio at Joseph Gilbert El is 15.1:1, which is 3% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Joseph Gilbert El?
75.9% of students at Joseph Gilbert El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Joseph Gilbert El?
The largest demographic group at Joseph Gilbert El is Hispanic or Latino at 77.6% of enrollment, in Austin, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Joseph Gilbert El?
Joseph Gilbert El has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (typical 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 Joseph Gilbert El rank among schools in Austin?
By Resource Investment Index, Joseph Gilbert El ranks #107 of 162 schools in Austin, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Austin on the city page.
What other schools are in Del Valle Isd?
Besides Joseph Gilbert El, Del Valle Isd also operates Del Valle H S (3,641 students), Del Valle Middle (895 students), and Dailey Middle (767 students). See the Del Valle Isd district page for the complete list.