- Enrollment
- 486
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
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 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 482568002887
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 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 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #6 of 10
- public schools in Kingsville · Resource Index
- 41
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+41 students YoY
H M King H S held near 933 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+41 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 63.7 → 62.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+41 students YoY 482568002887 · Kingsville, TX High · MID · TRAD
918 enr · 14.6:1 · 75.9% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Harvey El (486 students)
H M King H S held near 933 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+41 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 63.7 → 62.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
H M King H S in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
H M King H S
918 students
- Harvey El
Harvey El
486 students
- Gillett Middle
Gillett Middle
455 students
- Perez El 364
Perez El
364 students
- Harrel El 311
Harrel El
311 students
What this shows H M King H S reports 918 students on the CCD universe file.
How H M King H S compares
H M King H S 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 | 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 methodology
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
$15,311
per pupil, district-wide
- above Texas avg of $14,348
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints 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.
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
District finance for Kingsville Isd reports $15,311 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~918 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 892 (2022-23) → 933 (2023-24), nearly flat (+41).
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 41/100 (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 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.
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.