- Enrollment
- 2,192
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Killeen, TX
C E Ellison H S
Federal NCES profile for C E Ellison H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 482566002866
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 41
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
C E Ellison H S earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also one of the largest schools in Texas.
- #3 of 8
- high schools in Killeen · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.4:1
- students per teacher
- 49.6%
- free-lunch eligible
C E Ellison H S has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, C E Ellison H S ranks #3 of 8 high schools in Killeen, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+5 students YoY
C E Ellison H S held near 1,687 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 114.6 → 101.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+5 students YoY 482566002866 · Killeen, TX High · MID · TRAD
1,761 enr · 15.4:1 · 49.6% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Harker Heights H S (2,192 students)
C E Ellison H S held near 1,687 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 114.6 → 101.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
C E Ellison H S in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Harker Heights
Harker Heights H S
2,192 students
- Robert M Shoem
Robert M Shoemaker H S
2,165 students
- Killeen H S
Killeen H S
2,083 students
- Chaparral H S
Chaparral H S
2,031 students
- This school
C E Ellison H S
1,761 students
- Roy J Smith Mi
Roy J Smith Middle
1,135 students
What this shows C E Ellison H S reports 1,761 students on the CCD universe file.
How C E Ellison H S compares
C E Ellison H S held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.4:1 | ▲ 5% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 49.6% | ▼ 20% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,761 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.4:1
Leaner classes than 43% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,761
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
49.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 20% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.4:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 64% in Texas - lower ratio than 36% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Funding equity
$11,818
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $14,348
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors6.0 FTE
Per 294 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
271
in-school suspensions + 204 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 15.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 27.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 4 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 43.4%
Hispanic or Latino 31.8%
White 11.3%
Two or More 8.0%
Asian 2.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 2.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 43.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.0, C E Ellison H S is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 12
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Killeen Isd reports $11,818 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How C E Ellison H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harker Heights H S | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Robert M Shoemaker H S | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Killeen H S | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Chaparral H S | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Roy J Smith Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to C E Ellison H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,165
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 2,083
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 2,031
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 1,135
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,761 students)
Frequently asked questions about C E Ellison H S
How many students attend C E Ellison H S?
C E Ellison H S has 1,761 students enrolled. It is a high school in Killeen, TX. CCD year-over-year: 1,682 (2022-23) → 1,687 (2023-24), nearly flat (+5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at C E Ellison H S?
The student-teacher ratio at C E Ellison H S is 15.4:1, which is 5% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 2% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at C E Ellison H S?
49.6% of students at C E Ellison H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of C E Ellison H S?
The largest demographic group at C E Ellison H S is African American at 43.4% of enrollment, in Killeen, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for C E Ellison H S?
C E Ellison H S has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does C E Ellison H S rank among high schools in Killeen?
By Resource Investment Index, C E Ellison H S ranks #3 of 8 high schools in Killeen, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Killeen on the city page.
What other schools are in Killeen Isd?
Besides C E Ellison H S, Killeen Isd also operates Harker Heights H S (2,192 students), Robert M Shoemaker H S (2,165 students), and Killeen H S (2,083 students). See the Killeen Isd district page for the complete list.