District Overview
Headquartered at 800 S Morris Street in Gainesville, Texas, Gainesville Independent School District stands as a vital public educational institution serving the local community within a rural fringe setting. Operating as an active, traditional public school system across five operational campuses, Gainesville ISD offers a seamless, continuous academic continuum spanning from pre-kindergarten through twelfth grade. Currently serving over 3,100 students, the district is dedicated to delivering accessible, high-quality public education that supports learners through every milestone of their primary and secondary development.

To effectively support its vibrant student body—which represents a rich demographic mix predominantly composed of Hispanic and White students alongside multiracial, Black, Asian, and Native American peers—Gainesville ISD maintains a dedicated workforce of approximately 750 full-time equivalent staff members. This robust team features over 365 full-time classroom teachers and 41 instructional aides, backed by more than 340 specialized support personnel who oversee student services, administrative needs, and campus operations. For families, students, and educational researchers evaluating North Texas school systems, Gainesville ISD exemplifies a well-staffed, community-centered district designed to foster academic growth and inclusive student success.
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Total Schools
3,111
Total Students
365.1
Full-Time Teachers
8.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for GAINESVILLE ISD
Demographic Student Count
White806
Hispanic1,965
Black130
Asian26
Two or More170
American Indian9
Pacific Islander5
  • Hispanic
    1,965 (63.2%)
  • White
    806 (25.9%)
  • Two or More
    170 (5.5%)
  • Black
    130 (4.2%)
  • Asian
    26 (0.8%)
  • American Indian
    9 (0.3%)
  • Pacific Islander
    5 (0.2%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in GAINESVILLE ISD
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary2
Middle2
High1
Other0
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District Details
Status:Open
District type:Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Charter:Not a charter district
Number of schools:5
Students:3,111*
Teachers (FTE):365.1*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:8.5
Schools in GAINESVILLE ISD
Found 5 Schools