- Enrollment
- 1,167
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Kilgore, TX
Kilgore Int
Federal NCES profile for Kilgore Int, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 482562007010
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 47
📋 Attendance 47
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Kilgore Int earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 74% of Texas schools.
- #3 of 6
- public schools in Kilgore · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.3:1
- small classes for Texas
- 75.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Kilgore Int has class sizes smaller than 74% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Kilgore Int ranks #3 of 6 public schools in Kilgore, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-70 students YoY
Kilgore Int shrank from 582 students in 2022-23 to 512 in 2023-24 (-12.0%).
Teacher FTE lost 43.5 → 40.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-70 students YoY 482562007010 · Kilgore, TX Elementary · MID · TRAD
531 enr · 12.3:1 · 75.1% lunch · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: Kilgore H S (1,167 students)
Kilgore Int shrank from 582 students in 2022-23 to 512 in 2023-24 (-12.0%). Teacher FTE lost 43.5 → 40.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Kilgore Int in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Kilgore H S
Kilgore H S
1,167 students
- Kilgore Middle
Kilgore Middle
840 students
- Kilgore Pri
Kilgore Pri
621 students
- This school
Kilgore Int
531 students
- Chandler El
Chandler El
501 students
What this shows Kilgore Int reports 531 students on the CCD universe file.
How Kilgore Int compares
Kilgore Int is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.3:1 | ▼ 16% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 75.1% | ▲ 21% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 531 | top 46% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.3:1
Leaner classes than 73% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
531
Bigger than 65% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
75.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 21% 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
12.3:1
students per teacher
- 16% below state mean
Top 26% in Texas - lower ratio than 74% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
21.1%
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
$10,835
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $14,348
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 266 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
73
in-school suspensions + 55 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 13.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 24.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 41.2%
White 40.7%
African American 12.6%
Two or More 5.3%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 41.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.6, Kilgore Int is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Kilgore Isd reports $10,835 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Kilgore Int Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kilgore H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kilgore Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kilgore Pri | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Chandler El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Kilgore Int's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 840
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 621
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 501
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~531 students)
Frequently asked questions about Kilgore Int
How many students attend Kilgore Int?
Kilgore Int has 531 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Kilgore, TX. CCD year-over-year: 582 (2022-23) → 512 (2023-24), down 70.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kilgore Int?
The student-teacher ratio at Kilgore Int is 12.3:1, which is 16% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 22% 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 Kilgore Int?
75.1% of students at Kilgore Int are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Kilgore Int?
The largest demographic group at Kilgore Int is Hispanic or Latino at 41.2% of enrollment, in Kilgore, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kilgore Int?
Kilgore Int has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (higher 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 Kilgore Int rank among public schools in Kilgore?
By Resource Investment Index, Kilgore Int ranks #3 of 6 public schools in Kilgore, 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 Kilgore on the city page.
What other schools are in Kilgore Isd?
Besides Kilgore Int, Kilgore Isd also operates Kilgore H S (1,167 students), Kilgore Middle (840 students), and Kilgore Pri (621 students). See the Kilgore Isd district page for the complete list.