- Enrollment
- 2,192
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Killeen, TX
Chaparral H S
Federal NCES profile for Chaparral H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 20/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 482566013777
👥 S:T ratio 20
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Chaparral H S earns 20/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of Texas schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Texas.
- #8 of 8
- high schools in Killeen · Resource Index
- 20
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.9:1
- large classes for Texas
- 36.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Chaparral H S has class sizes larger than 92% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Chaparral H S ranks #8 of 8 high schools in Killeen, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+242 students YoY
Chaparral H S grew from 1,711 students in 2022-23 to 1,953 in 2023-24 (+14.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 102.4 → 102.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+242 students YoY 482566013777 · Killeen, TX High · LARGE · TRAD
2,031 enr · 19.9:1 · 36.9% lunch · RII 20
Nearest enrollment peer: Harker Heights H S (2,192 students)
Chaparral H S grew from 1,711 students in 2022-23 to 1,953 in 2023-24 (+14.1%). Teacher FTE lost 102.4 → 102.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Chaparral 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
- This school
Chaparral H S
2,031 students
- C E Ellison H
C E Ellison H S
1,761 students
- Roy J Smith Mi
Roy J Smith Middle
1,135 students
What this shows Chaparral H S reports 2,031 students on the CCD universe file.
How Chaparral H S compares
Chaparral 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 | 19.9:1 | ▲ 35% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 36.9% | ▼ 40% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,031 | top 4% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.9:1
Leaner classes than 16% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,031
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
36.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 40% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
19.9:1
students per teacher
- 35% above state mean
Top 92% in Texas - lower ratio than 8% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
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.
Student demographics
African American 37.2%
Hispanic or Latino 31.9%
White 16.4%
Two or More 9.7%
Asian 2.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 2.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: African American at 37.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 72.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 72.3, Chaparral H S is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
District finance for Killeen Isd reports $11,818 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Chaparral H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harker Heights H S | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Robert M Shoemaker H S | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Killeen H S | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| C E Ellison H S | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Roy J Smith Middle | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Chaparral 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
- 1,761
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- 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 (~2,031 students)
Frequently asked questions about Chaparral H S
How many students attend Chaparral H S?
Chaparral H S has 2,031 students enrolled. It is a high school in Killeen, TX. CCD year-over-year: 1,711 (2022-23) → 1,953 (2023-24), up 242.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Chaparral H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Chaparral H S is 19.9:1, which is 35% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 27% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Chaparral H S?
36.9% of students at Chaparral H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Chaparral H S?
The largest demographic group at Chaparral H S is African American at 37.2% of enrollment, in Killeen, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 72.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Chaparral H S?
Chaparral H S has a Resource Investment Index of 20/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Chaparral H S rank among high schools in Killeen?
By Resource Investment Index, Chaparral H S ranks #8 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 Chaparral 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.