- Enrollment
- 3,716
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
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
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
C E King Middle held near 1,313 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 78.1 → 82.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 483999004535 · Houston, TX Middle · MID · TRAD
1,359 enr · 17.4:1 · 83.3% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: C E King H S (3,716 students)
C E King Middle held near 1,313 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE added 78.1 → 82.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
C E King Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- C E King H S
C E King H S
3,716 students
- This school 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 Middle reports 1,359 students on the CCD universe file.
How C E King Middle compares
C E King Middle 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 | 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 methodology
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
$12,323
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
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.
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
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 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
- 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 middle 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 (~1,359 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.4:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 1,311 (2022-23) → 1,313 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.