- Enrollment
- 232
- Students per teacher
- 8.9:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Gladewater, TX
Union Grove El
Federal NCES profile for Union Grove El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 65/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 484353004952
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 76
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Union Grove El earns 65/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #1 of 9
- public schools in Gladewater · Resource Index
- 65
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13:1
- students per teacher
- 47.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Union Grove El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Union Grove El ranks #1 of 9 public schools in Gladewater, TX.
School address
District: Union Grove Isd · Texas
NCES ID 484353004952 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-21 students YoY
Union Grove El shrank from 406 students in 2022-23 to 385 in 2023-24 (-5.2%).
Teacher FTE added 29.7 → 30.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-21 students YoY 484353004952 · Gladewater, TX Other · SMALL · TRAD
376 enr · 13:1 · 47.0% lunch · RII 65
Nearest enrollment peer: Union Grove H S (232 students)
Union Grove El shrank from 406 students in 2022-23 to 385 in 2023-24 (-5.2%). Teacher FTE added 29.7 → 30.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Union Grove El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Union Grove El
376 students
- Union Grove H
Union Grove H S
232 students
- Union Grove J 112
Union Grove J H
112 students
What this shows Union Grove El reports 376 students on the CCD universe file.
How Union Grove El compares
Union Grove El is a shrinking 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 | 13:1 | ▼ 12% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 47.0% | ▼ 24% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 376 | top 67% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13:1
Leaner classes than 67% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
376
Bigger than 44% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
47.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% 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
13:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 34% in Texas - lower ratio than 66% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
9.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$13,356
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
20
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 84.6%
Hispanic or Latino 10.6%
Two or More 3.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.1%
African American 0.5%
Largest group: White at 84.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 27.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 27.2, Union Grove El is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Union Grove Isd reports $13,356 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Union Grove El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Union Grove H S | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Union Grove J H | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Union Grove El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 112
- Students per teacher
- 10.2:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
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 (~376 students)
Frequently asked questions about Union Grove El
How many students attend Union Grove El?
Union Grove El has 376 students enrolled. It is a public school in Gladewater, TX. CCD year-over-year: 406 (2022-23) → 385 (2023-24), down 21.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Union Grove El?
The student-teacher ratio at Union Grove El is 13:1, which is 12% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 17% 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 Union Grove El?
47.0% of students at Union Grove El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Union Grove El?
The largest demographic group at Union Grove El is White at 84.6% of enrollment, in Gladewater, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Union Grove El?
Union Grove El has a Resource Investment Index of 65/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Union Grove El rank among public schools in Gladewater?
By Resource Investment Index, Union Grove El ranks #1 of 9 public schools in Gladewater, 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 Gladewater on the city page.
What other schools are in Union Grove Isd?
Besides Union Grove El, Union Grove Isd also operates Union Grove H S (232 students) and Union Grove J H (112 students). See the Union Grove Isd district page for the complete list.