At a glance
Reported students
500
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
26.62
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
18.8:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–02
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Texas elementary enrollment
46th percentile
Compared with 4,659 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
565
Gonzales El: 500 reported students.
State peer staffing position
94th percentile
18.8:1 reported; state peer median 14.8:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 553
- Teachers (FTE)
- 35
- Student–teacher ratio
- 15.8:1
What the reported data says about Gonzales El
Gonzales El is a public elementary school serving grades KG–02 in Gonzales. It is one of 5 current school records connected to Gonzales ISD. NCES reports 500 students for 2024–25.
Among 4,659 elementary schools in Texas with comparable records, this school is close in size to the reported median of 519 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 46th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 18.8:1, above the Texas median of 14.8:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (63.6%) and White (26.6%). English learners represent 28.6% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 12.7%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Gonzales El
- 1How do the reported 18.8:1 student–teacher ratio and 26.62 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 28.6%
- Students with disabilities
- 12.7%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 72.6%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White26.6%
- Hispanic63.6%
- Black6.4%
- Asian0.6%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.6%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial2.2%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Gonzales ISD
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Gonzales North Avenue
Elementary · Grades 03–05
565 reported students
Gonzales J H
Middle · Grades 06–08
584 reported students
Gonzales H S
High · Grades 09–12
751 reported students
Gonzales Pri Academy
Other · Grades PK–PK
157 reported students
Public schools near Gonzales El
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gonzales J H Middle · Gonzales ISD | 06–08 | 584 | 0.7 mi |
| Gonzales H S High · Gonzales ISD | 09–12 | 751 | 0.9 mi |
| Gonzales North Avenue Elementary · Gonzales ISD | 03–05 | 565 | 1 mi |
| Gonzales Pri Academy Other · Gonzales ISD | PK–PK | 157 | 1 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Gonzales El
What grades does Gonzales El serve?
Gonzales El reports grades KG–02 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Gonzales ISD.
How many students attend Gonzales El?
Gonzales El reported 500 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 46th percentile among 4,659 Texas elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 553 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Gonzales El?
The calculated ratio is 18.8:1, based on 500 students and 26.62 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Texas median for the same school level is 14.8:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Gonzales El a public, charter, or magnet school?
Gonzales El is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Gonzales ISD attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Gonzales El students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
72.6% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Gonzales El in?
Gonzales El is part of Gonzales ISD, based in Gonzales, TX, which operates 5 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Gonzales El?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Gonzales J H (0.7 mi), Gonzales H S (0.9 mi), Gonzales North Avenue (1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.