Enrollment
341
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Queen City, TX
J K Hileman El
Federal NCES profile for J K Hileman El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 483621004073
👥 S:T ratio 60
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 32
📋 Attendance 23
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
J K Hileman El earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 90% of Texas schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Queen City · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10:1
- small classes for Texas
- 68.5%
- free-lunch eligible
J K Hileman El has class sizes smaller than 90% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, J K Hileman El ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Queen City, TX.
School address
District: Queen City Isd · Texas
NCES ID 483621004073 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
34.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
-32% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
68.5%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
+11% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How J K Hileman El compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at J K Hileman El
J K Hileman El is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Queen City, Texas, enrolling 341 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 10:1, J K Hileman El is leaner than roughly 90% of Texas schools and 32% under the state's 14.7:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 68.5% lands close to the Texas typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 341 puts it in the smaller third of Texas schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Against 1,118 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #529.
Its student body is led by White (75%) and African American (11%) (diversity index 42/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 341 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 30.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 20.4% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Queen City Isd also operates Morris Upchurch Middle (267 students) and Queen City H S (259 students) alongside J K Hileman El.
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 J K Hileman El compares
J K Hileman El on the metrics families compare, against Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10:1 | ▼ 32% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 68.5% | ▲ 11% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 341 | top 71% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10:1
Leaner classes than 89% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
341
Bigger than 38% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
68.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 11% 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
10:1
students per teacher
- 32% below state mean
Top 10% in Texas - lower ratio than 90% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
30.8%
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
$14,367
per pupil, district-wide
- above Texas avg of $13,644
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 341 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
10
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.9 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
White 75.1%
African American 10.6%
Two or More 7.6%
Hispanic or Latino 5.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
Largest group: White at 75.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 41.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 41.6, J K Hileman El is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Queen City Isd, which includes J K Hileman El.
$14,367
Per student
+5%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-13%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 40.9%
State 38.7%
Federal 20.4%
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 J K Hileman El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morris Upchurch Middle | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Queen City H S | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to J K Hileman El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 267
- Students per teacher
- 9.9:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 259
- Students per teacher
- 8.4:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
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 (~341 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10:1)
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Frequently asked questions about J K Hileman El
How many students attend J K Hileman El?
J K Hileman El has 341 students enrolled. It is a public school in Queen City, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at J K Hileman El?
The student-teacher ratio at J K Hileman El is 10:1, which is 32% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 36% 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 J K Hileman El?
68.5% of students at J K Hileman El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of J K Hileman El?
The largest demographic group at J K Hileman El is White at 75.1% of enrollment, in Queen City, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for J K Hileman El?
J K Hileman El has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does J K Hileman El rank among public schools in Queen City?
By Resource Investment Index, J K Hileman El ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Queen City, 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 Queen City on the city page.
Is J K Hileman El a good school?
J K Hileman El earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 90% 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 Queen City Isd?
Besides J K Hileman El, Queen City Isd also operates Morris Upchurch Middle (267 students) and Queen City H S (259 students). See the Queen City Isd district page for the complete list.
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