At a glance
Reported students
508
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
35.5
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
14.3:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Texas elementary enrollment
48th percentile
Compared with 4,659 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
541.5
Gus Winston Cain El: 508 reported students.
State peer staffing position
41st percentile
14.3:1 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
- 482
- Teachers (FTE)
- 38.97
- Student–teacher ratio
- 12.4:1
What the reported data says about Gus Winston Cain El
Gus Winston Cain El is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in Whitehouse. It is one of 8 current school records connected to Whitehouse ISD. NCES reports 508 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 48th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 14.3:1, close to 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 White (65%) and Hispanic or Latino (16.9%). English learners represent 4.4% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 17.4%. 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 Gus Winston Cain El
- 1How do the reported 14.3:1 student–teacher ratio and 35.5 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.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 4.4%
- Students with disabilities
- 17.4%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 52.2%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the 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
- White65%
- Hispanic16.9%
- Black11.8%
- Asian1%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.4%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial4.9%
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 Whitehouse ISD
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Stanton-Smith El
Elementary · Grades PK–05
486 reported students
Mozelle Brown El
Elementary · Grades PK–05
575 reported students
H L Higgins El
Elementary · Grades PK–05
597 reported students
J W Holloway Sixth Grade School
Middle · Grades 06–06
355 reported students
Whitehouse J H
Middle · Grades 06–08
751 reported students
Whitehouse a E P
Other · Grades PK–12
0 reported students
Public schools near Gus Winston Cain 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| H L Higgins El Elementary · Whitehouse ISD | PK–05 | 597 | 1.1 mi |
| Stanton-Smith El Elementary · Whitehouse ISD | PK–05 | 486 | 1.4 mi |
| Mozelle Brown El Elementary · Whitehouse ISD | PK–05 | 575 | 4.5 mi |
| Cumberland Academy Lower El Elementary · Charter · Cumberland Academy | PK–02 | 459 | 6.9 mi |
| Cumberland Academy Upper El Elementary · Charter · Cumberland Academy | 03–05 | 392 | 6.9 mi |
| Dr Bryan C Jack El Elementary · Tyler ISD | PK–05 | 706 | 7.4 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Gus Winston Cain El
What grades does Gus Winston Cain El serve?
Gus Winston Cain El reports grades PK–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Whitehouse ISD.
How many students attend Gus Winston Cain El?
Gus Winston Cain El reported 508 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 48th percentile among 4,659 Texas elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 482 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Gus Winston Cain El?
The calculated ratio is 14.3:1, based on 508 students and 35.5 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 Gus Winston Cain El a public, charter, or magnet school?
Gus Winston Cain El is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Whitehouse ISD attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Gus Winston Cain El students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
52.2% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Gus Winston Cain El in?
Gus Winston Cain El is part of Whitehouse ISD, based in Whitehouse, TX, which operates 8 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Gus Winston Cain El?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include H L Higgins El (1.1 mi), Stanton-Smith El (1.4 mi), Mozelle Brown El (4.5 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.