- Enrollment
- 376
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 65/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Gladewater, TX
Union Grove H S
Federal NCES profile for Union Grove H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 484353004953
👥 S:T ratio 64
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 7
📋 Attendance 62
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Union Grove H S earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 94% of Texas schools.
- #2 of 3
- high schools in Gladewater · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 8.9:1
- small classes for Texas
- 33.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Union Grove H S has class sizes smaller than 94% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Union Grove H S ranks #2 of 3 high schools in Gladewater, TX.
School address
District: Union Grove Isd · Texas
NCES ID 484353004953 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
Union Grove H S held near 232 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 26.2 → 22.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+3 students YoY 484353004953 · Gladewater, TX High · SMALL · TRAD
232 enr · 8.9:1 · 33.6% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Union Grove El (376 students)
Union Grove H S held near 232 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 26.2 → 22.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Union Grove H S in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Union Grove El
Union Grove El
376 students
- This school
Union Grove H S
232 students
- Union Grove J 112
Union Grove J H
112 students
What this shows Union Grove H S reports 232 students on the CCD universe file.
How Union Grove H S compares
Union Grove H S 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 | 8.9:1 | ▼ 39% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 33.6% | ▼ 46% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 232 | top 82% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8.9:1
Leaner classes than 93% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
232
Bigger than 23% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
33.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 46% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
8.9:1
students per teacher
- 39% below state mean
Top 6% in Texas - lower ratio than 94% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
15.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
34
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 14.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 82.3%
Hispanic or Latino 12.5%
Two or More 3.4%
African American 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 82.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 30.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 30.6, Union Grove H S is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP program Not offered
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 H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Union Grove El | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Union Grove J H | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Union Grove H S'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 high 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 (~232 students)
Frequently asked questions about Union Grove H S
How many students attend Union Grove H S?
Union Grove H S has 232 students enrolled. It is a high school in Gladewater, TX. CCD year-over-year: 229 (2022-23) → 232 (2023-24), nearly flat (+3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Union Grove H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Union Grove H S is 8.9:1, which is 39% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 43% 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 H S?
33.6% of students at Union Grove H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Union Grove H S?
The largest demographic group at Union Grove H S is White at 82.3% of enrollment, in Gladewater, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Union Grove H S?
Union Grove H S has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (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 Union Grove H S rank among high schools in Gladewater?
By Resource Investment Index, Union Grove H S ranks #2 of 3 high 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 high schools in Gladewater on the city page.
What other schools are in Union Grove Isd?
Besides Union Grove H S, Union Grove Isd also operates Union Grove El (376 students) and Union Grove J H (112 students). See the Union Grove Isd district page for the complete list.