- Enrollment
- 141
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Gilmer, TX
Union Hill H S
Federal NCES profile for Union Hill H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 484356004955
👥 S:T ratio 69
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 44
📋 Attendance 27
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Union Hill H S earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 96% of Texas schools.
- #1 of 3
- schools in Gilmer · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 7.8:1
- small classes for Texas
- 72.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Union Hill H S has class sizes smaller than 96% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Union Hill H S ranks #1 of 3 schools in Gilmer, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+16 students YoY
Union Hill H S grew from 143 students in 2022-23 to 159 in 2023-24 (+11.2%).
Teacher FTE added 18.5 → 19.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+16 students YoY 484356004955 · Gilmer, TX Other · SMALL · TRAD
141 enr · 7.8:1 · 72.7% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Sharon a Richardson El (141 students)
Union Hill H S grew from 143 students in 2022-23 to 159 in 2023-24 (+11.2%). Teacher FTE added 18.5 → 19.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
How Union Hill H S compares
Union Hill H S 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 | 7.8:1 | ▼ 47% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 72.7% | ▲ 17% | 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
7.8:1
Leaner classes than 95% 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
72.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 17% 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
7.8:1
students per teacher
- 47% below state mean
Top 4% in Texas - lower ratio than 96% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
29.1%
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
$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
46
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 32.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 34.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 70.2%
Hispanic or Latino 19.1%
African American 5.0%
Two or More 3.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.1%
Largest group: White at 70.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.7, Union Hill H S is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Union Hill Isd reports $18,016 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Union Hill H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharon a Richardson El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Union Hill H S'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)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~7.8:1)
Frequently asked questions about Union Hill H S
How many students attend Union Hill H S?
Union Hill H S has 141 students enrolled. It is a public school in Gilmer, TX. CCD year-over-year: 143 (2022-23) → 159 (2023-24), up 16.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Union Hill H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Union Hill H S is 7.8:1, which is 47% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 50% 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 Hill H S?
72.7% of students at Union Hill H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Union Hill H S?
The largest demographic group at Union Hill H S is White at 70.2% of enrollment, in Gilmer, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Union Hill H S?
Union Hill H S has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (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 Hill H S rank among schools in Gilmer?
By Resource Investment Index, Union Hill H S ranks #1 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 Union Hill H S, Union Hill Isd also operates Sharon a Richardson El (141 students). See the Union Hill Isd district page for the complete list.