Enrollment
1,761
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
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 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 482566002866
👥 S:T ratio 38
📚 AP courses 60
🌟 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 52/100 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
- 52
- 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
Teachers (FTE)
114.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.4:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
+5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
49.6%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
-20% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How C E Ellison H S compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at C E Ellison H S
C E Ellison H S is a large high school in Killeen, Texas, enrolling 1,761 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.4:1 puts it in the larger third of Texas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 49.6% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Texas, bigger than 95% of state schools at 1,761 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Among 247 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Texas schools statewide, it ranks #18, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by African American (43%) and Hispanic or Latino (32%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 69/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 12 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 294 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
The surrounding Killeen Isd spends $10,648 per pupil, 22% below the Texas average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 25.7% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 475 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 1,761 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 4 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Killeen Isd also operates Harker Heights H S (2,192 students) and Robert M Shoemaker H S (2,165 students) alongside C E Ellison H S.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How C E Ellison H S compares
C E Ellison H S on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$10,648
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $13,644
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Killeen Isd, which includes C E Ellison H S.
$10,648
Per student
-22%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-36%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 19.6%
State 54.7%
Federal 25.7%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 2,192
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- 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
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Texas, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,761 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.4:1)
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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.
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 52/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, 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.
Is C E Ellison H S a good school?
C E Ellison H S earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also one of the largest schools in Texas. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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