- Enrollment
- 1,359
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Houston, TX
C E King H S
Federal NCES profile for C E King H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 483999004534
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
C E King H S earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of Texas schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Texas.
- #78 of 102
- high schools in Houston · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19:1
- large classes for Texas
- 74.8%
- free-lunch eligible
C E King H S has class sizes larger than 90% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, C E King H S ranks #78 of 102 high schools in Houston, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+197 students YoY
C E King H S grew from 3,473 students in 2022-23 to 3,670 in 2023-24 (+5.7%).
Teacher FTE added 196.9 → 206.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+197 students YoY 483999004534 · Houston, TX High · LARGE · TRAD
3,716 enr · 19:1 · 74.8% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: C E King Middle (1,359 students)
C E King H S grew from 3,473 students in 2022-23 to 3,670 in 2023-24 (+5.7%). Teacher FTE added 196.9 → 206.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
C E King H S in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
C E King H S
3,716 students
- C E King Middl 1,359
C E King Middle
1,359 students
- Michael R Null 1,050
Michael R Null Middle
1,050 students
- L E Monahan El 635
L E Monahan El
635 students
- Sheldon Lake E 622
Sheldon Lake El
622 students
- Royalwood El 607
Royalwood El
607 students
What this shows C E King H S reports 3,716 students on the CCD universe file.
How C E King H S compares
C E King H S is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19:1 | ▲ 29% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 74.8% | ▲ 21% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 3,716 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19:1
Leaner classes than 20% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
3,716
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
74.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 21% above the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
19:1
students per teacher
- 29% above state mean
Top 90% in Texas - lower ratio than 10% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$12,323
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 619 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
637
in-school suspensions + 420 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 17.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 28.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 63.7%
African American 30.4%
White 3.7%
Two or More 1.5%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 63.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.0, C E King H S is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 16
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Sheldon Isd reports $12,323 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How C E King H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| C E King Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Michael R Null Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| L E Monahan El | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sheldon Lake El | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Royalwood El | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to C E King H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,050
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 635
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 622
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 607
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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 (~3,716 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19:1)
Frequently asked questions about C E King H S
How many students attend C E King H S?
C E King H S has 3,716 students enrolled. It is a high school in Houston, TX. CCD year-over-year: 3,473 (2022-23) → 3,670 (2023-24), up 197.
What is the student-teacher ratio at C E King H S?
The student-teacher ratio at C E King H S is 19:1, which is 29% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 21% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at C E King H S?
74.8% of students at C E King 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 King H S?
The largest demographic group at C E King H S is Hispanic or Latino at 63.7% of enrollment, in Houston, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for C E King H S?
C E King H S has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower 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 King H S rank among high schools in Houston?
By Resource Investment Index, C E King H S ranks #78 of 102 high schools in Houston, 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 Houston on the city page.
What other schools are in Sheldon Isd?
Besides C E King H S, Sheldon Isd also operates C E King Middle (1,359 students), Michael R Null Middle (1,050 students), and L E Monahan El (635 students). See the Sheldon Isd district page for the complete list.