Enrollment
259
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Monahans, TX
George Cullender Kind
Federal NCES profile for George Cullender Kind, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 483117003504
👥 S:T ratio 20
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 57
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
George Cullender Kind earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of Texas schools.
- #6 of 6
- public schools in Monahans · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.9:1
- large classes for Texas
- 48.8%
- free-lunch eligible
George Cullender Kind has class sizes larger than 92% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, George Cullender Kind ranks #6 of 6 public schools in Monahans, TX.
School address
District: Monahans-Wickett-Pyote Isd · Texas
NCES ID 483117003504 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
13.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.9:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
+35% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
48.8%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
-21% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How George Cullender Kind compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at George Cullender Kind
George Cullender Kind is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Monahans, Texas, enrolling 259 students.
Class loads run heavy: 19.9:1 is larger than about 92% of Texas schools and 35% above the 14.7:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 48.8% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 259 puts it in the smaller third of Texas schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Among 680 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Texas schools statewide, it ranks #645, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (78%) and White (19%) (diversity index 36/100).
17.4% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Monahans-Wickett-Pyote Isd also operates Parkway El (646 students) and Monahans H S (624 students) alongside George Cullender Kind.
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 George Cullender Kind compares
George Cullender Kind on the metrics families compare, against 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 | 48.8% | ▼ 21% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 259 | top 79% | - | - |
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.
259
Bigger than 27% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
48.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 21% 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
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.
Engagement
17.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$12,816
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 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 78.0%
White 18.5%
Two or More 1.5%
African American 1.2%
Asian 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 78.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 35.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 35.7, George Cullender Kind is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Monahans-Wickett-Pyote Isd, which includes George Cullender Kind.
$12,816
Per student
-6%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-23%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 73.7%
State 14.4%
Federal 12.0%
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 George Cullender Kind Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parkway El | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Monahans H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Tatom El | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Walker J H | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Monahans Ed Ctr | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to George Cullender Kind's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 646
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 624
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 326
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 318
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 8
- Students per teacher
- 4:1
- Resource Index
- 69/100
Similar other 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 (~259 students)
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Frequently asked questions about George Cullender Kind
How many students attend George Cullender Kind?
George Cullender Kind has 259 students enrolled. It is a public school in Monahans, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at George Cullender Kind?
The student-teacher ratio at George Cullender Kind 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 George Cullender Kind?
48.8% of students at George Cullender Kind are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of George Cullender Kind?
The largest demographic group at George Cullender Kind is Hispanic or Latino at 78.0% of enrollment, in Monahans, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for George Cullender Kind?
George Cullender Kind has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does George Cullender Kind rank among public schools in Monahans?
By Resource Investment Index, George Cullender Kind ranks #6 of 6 public schools in Monahans, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Monahans on the city page.
Is George Cullender Kind a good school?
George Cullender Kind earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% 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 Monahans-Wickett-Pyote Isd?
Besides George Cullender Kind, Monahans-Wickett-Pyote Isd also operates Parkway El (646 students), Monahans H S (624 students), and Tatom El (326 students). See the Monahans-Wickett-Pyote Isd district page for the complete list.
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