Enrollment
918
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Kingsville, TX
H M King H S
Federal NCES profile for H M King H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 482568002887
👥 S:T ratio 42
📚 AP courses 25
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 54
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
H M King H S earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #6 of 10
- public schools in Kingsville · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.6:1
- students per teacher
- 75.9%
- free-lunch eligible
H M King H S has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, H M King H S ranks #6 of 10 public schools in Kingsville, TX.
School address
District: Kingsville Isd · Texas
NCES ID 482568002887 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
63.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.6:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
-1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
75.9%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
+23% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How H M King H S compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at H M King H S
H M King H S is a high-poverty, large high school in Kingsville, Texas, enrolling 918 students.
At 14.6:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Texas median, within a few percentage points of the 14.7:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 75.9% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 918 puts it in the larger third of Texas schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Against 1,365 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #486.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (88% of enrollment) (diversity index 23/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 5 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 230 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 54.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 26.5% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 229 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 918 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Kingsville Isd also operates Harvey El (486 students) and Gillett Middle (455 students) alongside H M King H S.
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 H M King H S compares
H M King H S on the metrics families compare, against Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.6:1 | ▼ 1% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 75.9% | ▲ 23% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 918 | top 13% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.6:1
Leaner classes than 51% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
918
Bigger than 89% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
75.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 23% 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
14.6:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 55% in Texas - lower ratio than 45% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
54.9%
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
$12,832
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
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 230 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
99
in-school suspensions + 130 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 24.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
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 87.6%
White 8.1%
African American 2.4%
Two or More 1.1%
Asian 0.9%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 87.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 22.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 22.5, H M King H S is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 5
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Kingsville Isd, which includes H M King H S.
$12,832
Per student
-6%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-23%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 33.9%
State 39.6%
Federal 26.5%
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 H M King H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harvey El | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Gillett Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Perez El | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Harrel El | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to H M King H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 486
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 455
- Students per teacher
- 9.9:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 364
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 311
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar high 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 (~918 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.6:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about H M King H S
How many students attend H M King H S?
H M King H S has 918 students enrolled. It is a high school in Kingsville, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at H M King H S?
The student-teacher ratio at H M King H S is 14.6:1, which is 1% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 7% 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 H M King H S?
75.9% of students at H M King H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of H M King H S?
The largest demographic group at H M King H S is Hispanic or Latino at 87.6% of enrollment, in Kingsville, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for H M King H S?
H M King H S has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does H M King H S rank among public schools in Kingsville?
By Resource Investment Index, H M King H S ranks #6 of 10 public schools in Kingsville, 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 Kingsville on the city page.
Is H M King H S a good school?
H M King H S earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. 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 Kingsville Isd?
Besides H M King H S, Kingsville Isd also operates Harvey El (486 students), Gillett Middle (455 students), and Perez El (364 students). See the Kingsville Isd district page for the complete list.
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