Total enrollment
2,668
-131 (-5%) vs SY 2017-18
5 schools in Gatesville
Texas · Public K-12
Gatesville's 5 public-school campuses collectively enroll about 2,668 students across 2 elementary, 2 middle, and 1 high.
7-year change in Gatesville
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
5
-1 (-17%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
67%
was 70%
% Hispanic
26%
was 22%
% Black
2%
was 3%
% Asian
1%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Residents
16,228
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Students
2,668
public K-12 · NCES
Schools
5
public K-12
| Name | Level | Grades | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| GATESVILLE EL | Elementary | 01-03 | 606 |
| GATESVILLE H S | High | 09-12 | 782 |
| GATESVILLE INT | Middle | 04-06 | 599 |
| GATESVILLE J H | Middle | 07-08 | 394 |
| GATESVILLE PRI | Elementary | PK-KG | 287 |
About Gatesville
Gatesville, Texas is home to 5 public schools, with combined enrollment of approximately 2,668 students. By school count, it is a compact city.
In terms of grade levels, the city spans 2 elementary, 2 middle, and 1 high.
Average school size in Gatesville is around 534 students, 12% meaningfully below the Texas average of about 606.
Looking at the last 7 years. Across the same 7-year window, public-school enrollment decreased 5%: 2,799 students in SY 2017-18 versus 2,668 in SY 2024-25. Over that span, Gatesville shed 1 school, going from 6 to 5. Demographically, the Hispanic share of enrollment expanded from 22% to 26%.
On this page, the community for Gatesville discusses open enrollment windows, redistricting talk, and busing logistics. Posts come from current and former families, staff, and alumni.