- Enrollment
- 2,192
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Killeen, TX
Gateway H S
Federal NCES profile for Gateway H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 68/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 482566006281
👥 S:T ratio 81
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 92
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Gateway H S earns 68/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 99% of Texas schools.
- #1 of 8
- high schools in Killeen · Resource Index
- 68
- Resource Index · Higher
- 4.7:1
- small classes for Texas
- 61.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Gateway H S has class sizes smaller than 99% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Gateway H S ranks #1 of 8 high schools in Killeen, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-42 students YoY
Gateway H S shrank from 139 students in 2022-23 to 97 in 2023-24 (-30.2%).
Teacher FTE lost 18.6 → 16.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-42 students YoY 482566006281 · Killeen, TX High · SMALL · TRAD
84 enr · 4.7:1 · 61.2% lunch · RII 68
Nearest enrollment peer: Harker Heights H S (2,192 students)
Gateway H S shrank from 139 students in 2022-23 to 97 in 2023-24 (-30.2%). Teacher FTE lost 18.6 → 16.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Gateway 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
- Chaparral H S
Chaparral H S
2,031 students
- C E Ellison H
C E Ellison H S
1,761 students
- This school 84
Gateway H S
84 students
What this shows Gateway H S reports 84 students on the CCD universe file.
How Gateway H S compares
Gateway H S is a shrinking 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 | 4.7:1 | ▼ 68% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 61.2% | ▼ 1% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 84 | top 93% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
4.7:1
Leaner classes than 99% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
84
Bigger than 9% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
61.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 1% 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
4.7:1
students per teacher
- 68% below state mean
Top 1% in Texas - lower ratio than 99% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
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.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 42 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
71
in-school suspensions + 53 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 84.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 147.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 53.6%
Hispanic or Latino 28.6%
White 8.3%
Two or More 7.1%
Asian 1.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.2%
Largest group: African American at 53.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.9, Gateway H S is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Killeen Isd reports $11,818 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Gateway H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harker Heights H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Robert M Shoemaker H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Killeen H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Chaparral H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| C E Ellison H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Gateway 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
- 2,031
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 1,761
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
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 (~84 students)
Frequently asked questions about Gateway H S
How many students attend Gateway H S?
Gateway H S has 84 students enrolled. It is a high school in Killeen, TX. CCD year-over-year: 139 (2022-23) → 97 (2023-24), down 42.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gateway H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Gateway H S is 4.7:1, which is 68% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 70% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Gateway H S?
61.2% of students at Gateway H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Gateway H S?
The largest demographic group at Gateway H S is African American at 53.6% of enrollment, in Killeen, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Gateway H S?
Gateway H S has a Resource Investment Index of 68/100 (higher 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 Gateway H S rank among high schools in Killeen?
By Resource Investment Index, Gateway H S ranks #1 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 Gateway 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.