Enrollment
1,359
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Houston, TX
C E King Middle
Federal NCES profile for C E King Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 483999004535
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 9
📋 Attendance 43
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
C E King Middle earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of Texas schools.
- #81 of 116
- middle schools in Houston · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.4:1
- large classes for Texas
- 83.3%
- free-lunch eligible
C E King Middle has class sizes larger than 83% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, C E King Middle ranks #81 of 116 middle schools in Houston, TX.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
78.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.4:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
+18% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
83.3%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
+35% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How C E King Middle compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at C E King Middle
C E King Middle is a high-poverty, large middle school in Houston, Texas, enrolling 1,359 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 17.4:1 puts it in the larger third of Texas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 83.3% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Texas, bigger than 94% of state schools at 1,359 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Against 414 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #228.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (68%) and African American (26%) (diversity index 47/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 453 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 22.7% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Discipline events run high: 430 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 1,359 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Sheldon Isd also operates C E King H S (3,716 students) and Michael R Null Middle (1,050 students) alongside C E King Middle.
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 King Middle compares
C E King Middle on the metrics families compare, against Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.4:1 | ▲ 18% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 83.3% | ▲ 35% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,359 | top 6% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.4:1
Leaner classes than 28% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,359
Bigger than 95% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
83.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 35% 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
17.4:1
students per teacher
- 18% above state mean
Top 83% in Texas - lower ratio than 17% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
22.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,093
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 453 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
300
in-school suspensions + 130 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 22.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 31.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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
Hispanic or Latino 67.8%
African American 26.4%
White 2.9%
Two or More 1.8%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 67.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.9, C E King Middle is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Sheldon Isd, which includes C E King Middle.
$12,093
Per student
-11%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-27%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 53.1%
State 33.9%
Federal 13.0%
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 King Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| C E King H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Michael R Null Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| L E Monahan El | Smaller | Similar 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 Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,716
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- 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
Similar middle 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 (~1,359 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.4:1)
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Frequently asked questions about C E King Middle
How many students attend C E King Middle?
C E King Middle has 1,359 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Houston, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at C E King Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at C E King Middle is 17.4:1, which is 18% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 11% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at C E King Middle?
83.3% of students at C E King Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of C E King Middle?
The largest demographic group at C E King Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 67.8% of enrollment, in Houston, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for C E King Middle?
C E King Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does C E King Middle rank among middle schools in Houston?
By Resource Investment Index, C E King Middle ranks #81 of 116 middle 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 middle schools in Houston on the city page.
Is C E King Middle a good school?
C E King Middle earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of Texas schools. 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 Sheldon Isd?
Besides C E King Middle, Sheldon Isd also operates C E King H S (3,716 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.
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