- Enrollment
- 876
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Gainesville, TX
W E Chalmers El
Federal NCES profile for W E Chalmers El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 482022008744
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 30
📋 Attendance 43
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
W E Chalmers El earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of Texas schools.
- #6 of 9
- public schools in Gainesville · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16:1
- large classes for Texas
- 64.8%
- free-lunch eligible
W E Chalmers El has class sizes larger than 71% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, W E Chalmers El ranks #6 of 9 public schools in Gainesville, TX.
School address
District: Gainesville Isd · Texas
NCES ID 482022008744 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-2 students YoY
W E Chalmers El held near 714 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 45.0 → 42.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-2 students YoY 482022008744 · Gainesville, TX Elementary · MID · TRAD
703 enr · 16:1 · 64.8% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Gainesville H S (876 students)
W E Chalmers El held near 714 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 45.0 → 42.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
W E Chalmers El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Gainesville H
Gainesville H S
876 students
- This school
W E Chalmers El
703 students
- Edison El
Edison El
630 students
- Gainesville In
Gainesville Int
480 students
- Gainesville J
Gainesville J H
422 students
What this shows W E Chalmers El reports 703 students on the CCD universe file.
How W E Chalmers El compares
W E Chalmers 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 | 16:1 | ▲ 9% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 64.8% | ▲ 5% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 703 | top 27% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16:1
Leaner classes than 38% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
703
Bigger than 80% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
64.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 5% 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
16:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 71% in Texas - lower ratio than 29% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
22.8%
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
$11,478
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 352 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
18
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 64.7%
White 26.7%
Two or More 4.1%
African American 3.4%
Asian 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 64.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.7, W E Chalmers El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Gainesville Isd reports $11,478 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How W E Chalmers El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gainesville H S | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Edison El | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Gainesville Int | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Gainesville J H | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to W E Chalmers El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 630
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 480
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 422
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~703 students)
Frequently asked questions about W E Chalmers El
How many students attend W E Chalmers El?
W E Chalmers El has 703 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Gainesville, TX. CCD year-over-year: 716 (2022-23) → 714 (2023-24), nearly flat (-2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at W E Chalmers El?
The student-teacher ratio at W E Chalmers El is 16:1, which is 9% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 2% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at W E Chalmers El?
64.8% of students at W E Chalmers El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of W E Chalmers El?
The largest demographic group at W E Chalmers El is Hispanic or Latino at 64.7% of enrollment, in Gainesville, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for W E Chalmers El?
W E Chalmers El has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 W E Chalmers El rank among public schools in Gainesville?
By Resource Investment Index, W E Chalmers El ranks #6 of 9 public schools in Gainesville, 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 Gainesville on the city page.
What other schools are in Gainesville Isd?
Besides W E Chalmers El, Gainesville Isd also operates Gainesville H S (876 students), Edison El (630 students), and Gainesville Int (480 students). See the Gainesville Isd district page for the complete list.