- Enrollment
- 512
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Denver City, TX
William G Gravitt J H
Federal NCES profile for William G Gravitt J H, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 481677001458
👥 S:T ratio 53
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 36
📋 Attendance 57
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
William G Gravitt J H earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 78% of Texas schools.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Denver City · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.8:1
- small classes for Texas
- 57.4%
- free-lunch eligible
William G Gravitt J H has class sizes smaller than 78% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, William G Gravitt J H ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Denver City, TX.
School address
District: Denver City Isd · Texas
NCES ID 481677001458 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-31 students YoY
William G Gravitt J H shrank from 364 students in 2022-23 to 333 in 2023-24 (-8.5%).
Teacher FTE held 27.7 → 27.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-31 students YoY 481677001458 · Denver City, TX Middle · SMALL · TRAD
319 enr · 11.8:1 · 57.4% lunch · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: Denver City H S (512 students)
William G Gravitt J H shrank from 364 students in 2022-23 to 333 in 2023-24 (-8.5%). Teacher FTE held 27.7 → 27.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
William G Gravitt J H in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Denver City H
Denver City H S
512 students
- Dodson Pri
Dodson Pri
334 students
- This school
William G Gravitt J H
319 students
- Kelley El
Kelley El
309 students
What this shows William G Gravitt J H reports 319 students on the CCD universe file.
How William G Gravitt J H compares
William G Gravitt J H 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 | 11.8:1 | ▼ 20% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 57.4% | ▼ 7% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 319 | top 73% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.8:1
Leaner classes than 77% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
319
Bigger than 35% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
57.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 7% 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
11.8:1
students per teacher
- 20% below state mean
Top 22% in Texas - lower ratio than 78% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
17.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$13,961
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 319 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
56
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 17.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 18.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 86.5%
White 11.6%
Two or More 1.3%
African American 0.3%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 86.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 23.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 23.8, William G Gravitt J H is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Denver City Isd reports $13,961 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How William G Gravitt J H Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Denver City H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dodson Pri | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kelley El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to William G Gravitt J H's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 334
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 309
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Nationwide middle 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 (~319 students)
Frequently asked questions about William G Gravitt J H
How many students attend William G Gravitt J H?
William G Gravitt J H has 319 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Denver City, TX. CCD year-over-year: 364 (2022-23) → 333 (2023-24), down 31.
What is the student-teacher ratio at William G Gravitt J H?
The student-teacher ratio at William G Gravitt J H is 11.8:1, which is 20% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 25% 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 William G Gravitt J H?
57.4% of students at William G Gravitt J H are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of William G Gravitt J H?
The largest demographic group at William G Gravitt J H is Hispanic or Latino at 86.5% of enrollment, in Denver City, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for William G Gravitt J H?
William G Gravitt J H has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (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 William G Gravitt J H rank among public schools in Denver City?
By Resource Investment Index, William G Gravitt J H ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Denver City, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Denver City Isd?
Besides William G Gravitt J H, Denver City Isd also operates Denver City H S (512 students), Dodson Pri (334 students), and Kelley El (309 students). See the Denver City Isd district page for the complete list.