At a glance
Source years shown below
Reported students
3,111
NCES CCD 2024–25
Open schools
5
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Student–teacher ratio
17:1
Calculated from NCES 2024–25 enrollment and teacher FTE
Spending per pupil
$11,478
Current expenditure · FY 2023 F-33
Instruction per pupil
$6,344
Calculated from FY 2023 F-33
Grades served
PK–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Agency figures aggregate matched current school records; they may not cover the complete historical district.
- Students
- 3,145
- Teachers (FTE)
- 201
- Student–teacher ratio
- 15.6:1
What current records say about Gainesville ISD
Gainesville ISD operates 5 current public-school records serving grades PK–12 in Gainesville, Texas. NCES reports 3,111 students and 182.6 classroom teacher FTE for 2024–25.
Within Texas agencies of the same NCES type, it ranks 259 of 1020 with reported enrollment. That position describes scale only—it does not say whether individual schools are a good fit for a particular student.
FY 2023 finance records show $11,478 in current expenditure per pupil and $6,344 per pupil assigned to instruction. Within the same NCES agency type, this places reported current spending 839 of 1019 in Texas. Local wages, transportation, special education, facilities, and agency responsibilities all affect this comparison.
Reported needs and resources
- English learners
- 28.1%
- Students with disabilities (IDEA)
- 10.7%
- Classroom teachers (FTE)
- 182.6
- Current expenditure (FY 2023)
- $35,535,000
Context measures describe who a district serves and its resources. They are not negative rating inputs.
Gainesville ISD
Gainesville, Texas
NCES EDGE 2024–25 · 33.6176, -97.1341
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Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White25.9%
- Hispanic63.2%
- Black4.2%
- Asian0.8%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
- Multiracial5.5%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22 matched schools. Totals can differ due to rounding or source privacy rules.
Schools by level
Medians use schools reporting 2024–25 enrollment and teacher FTE.
| Level | Schools | Median students | Median ratio | Charter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elementary | 2 | 667 | 18.2:1 | 0 |
| Middle | 2 | 451 | 16.5:1 | 0 |
| High | 1 | 876 | 16.1:1 | 0 |
Explore schools in Gainesville ISD
5 current directory entries
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Showing 1–5 of 5 schools · enrollment and ratios: NCES 2024–25. Scroll the table to see all columns.
| School | Level / grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edison El | ElementaryPK–01 | 630 | 18.2:1 | |
| Gainesville H S | High09–12 | 876 | 16.1:1 | |
| Gainesville Int | Middle05–06 | 480 | 17.5:1 | |
| Gainesville J H | Middle07–08 | 422 | 15.4:1 | |
| W E Chalmers El | Elementary02–04 | 703 | 18.2:1 |
Cities served by Gainesville ISD
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Frequently asked questions about Gainesville ISD
How many schools are in Gainesville ISD?
Gainesville ISD has 5 open public schools in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory: 2 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high.
How many students attend Gainesville ISD?
NCES reports 3,111 students for 2024–25, served by 182.6 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers. That is number 259 of 1,020 Texas agencies of the same type by enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection matched 3,145 students in schools that are still open.
What is the student–teacher ratio in Gainesville ISD?
The district-wide ratio is 17:1, calculated from 2024–25 enrollment and classroom-teacher FTE. Ratios vary by school and are not the same as average class size; ask individual schools about class sizes by grade.
How much does Gainesville ISD spend per student?
The FY 2023 federal finance survey reports $11,478 in current expenditure per pupil, including $6,344 for instruction. That ranks 839 of 1,019 comparable Texas agencies. Spending reflects local costs and student needs as well as priorities.
What is the largest high school in Gainesville ISD?
Gainesville H S reported the largest high-school enrollment in the district, with 876 students in 2024–25. Size describes the campus, not its quality.
How do I find my assigned school in Gainesville ISD?
Attendance zones are set by the district and can change. Use the district's official school locator or contact its enrollment office at (940) 665-4362 with your exact address. A mailing address or ZIP code alone does not determine school assignment.
Nearby school districts
Regular Texas districts with the closest central offices. Office distance is not a boundary comparison.