- Enrollment
- 141
- Students per teacher
- 7.8:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Gilmer, TX
Sharon a Richardson El
Federal NCES profile for Sharon a Richardson El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 484356004954
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 44
📋 Attendance 79
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sharon a Richardson El earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #2 of 3
- schools in Gilmer · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.8:1
- students per teacher
- 75.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Sharon a Richardson El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sharon a Richardson El ranks #2 of 3 schools in Gilmer, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+6 students YoY
Sharon a Richardson El grew from 111 students in 2022-23 to 117 in 2023-24 (+5.4%).
Teacher FTE added 11.7 → 12.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+6 students YoY 484356004954 · Gilmer, TX Other · SMALL · TRAD
141 enr · 12.8:1 · 75.7% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Union Hill H S (141 students)
Sharon a Richardson El grew from 111 students in 2022-23 to 117 in 2023-24 (+5.4%). Teacher FTE added 11.7 → 12.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
How Sharon a Richardson El compares
Sharon a Richardson 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 | 12.8:1 | ▼ 13% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 75.7% | ▲ 22% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 141 | top 89% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.8:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
141
Bigger than 14% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
75.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 22% 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
12.8:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 32% in Texas - lower ratio than 68% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
8.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$18,016
per pupil, district-wide
- above Texas avg of $14,348
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
8
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 65.2%
Hispanic or Latino 22.0%
African American 7.8%
Two or More 5.0%
Largest group: White at 65.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.8, Sharon a Richardson El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
District finance for Union Hill Isd reports $18,016 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Sharon a Richardson El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Union Hill H S | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sharon a Richardson El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
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 (~141 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sharon a Richardson El
How many students attend Sharon a Richardson El?
Sharon a Richardson El has 141 students enrolled. It is a public school in Gilmer, TX. CCD year-over-year: 111 (2022-23) → 117 (2023-24), up 6.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sharon a Richardson El?
The student-teacher ratio at Sharon a Richardson El is 12.8:1, which is 13% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 18% 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 Sharon a Richardson El?
75.7% of students at Sharon a Richardson El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sharon a Richardson El?
The largest demographic group at Sharon a Richardson El is White at 65.2% of enrollment, in Gilmer, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sharon a Richardson El?
Sharon a Richardson El 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 Sharon a Richardson El rank among schools in Gilmer?
By Resource Investment Index, Sharon a Richardson El ranks #2 of 3 schools in Gilmer, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Gilmer on the city page.
What other schools are in Union Hill Isd?
Besides Sharon a Richardson El, Union Hill Isd also operates Union Hill H S (141 students). See the Union Hill Isd district page for the complete list.