- Enrollment
- 267
- Students per teacher
- 9.9:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-15 students YoY
J K Hileman El held near 369 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-15 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 34.3 → 34.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-15 students YoY 483621004073 · Queen City, TX Other · SMALL · TRAD
341 enr · 10:1 · 68.5% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Morris Upchurch Middle (267 students)
J K Hileman El held near 369 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-15 headcount). Teacher FTE held 34.3 → 34.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
J K Hileman El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
J K Hileman El
341 students
- Morris Upchurc
Morris Upchurch Middle
267 students
- Queen City H S
Queen City H S
259 students
What this shows J K Hileman El reports 341 students on the CCD universe file.
How J K Hileman El compares
J K Hileman El 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 | 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 methodology
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
$14,408
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
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.
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
District finance for Queen City Isd reports $14,408 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 259
- Students per teacher
- 8.4:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Nationwide other 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 (~341 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 384 (2022-23) → 369 (2023-24), nearly flat (-15).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.