- Enrollment
- 8,641
- Students per teacher
- 28:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Houston, TX
King Early Childhood Ctr
Federal NCES profile for King Early Childhood Ctr, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 482364010746
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 98
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
King Early Childhood Ctr earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Texas schools.
- #33 of 435
- schools in Houston · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 16.6:1
- large classes for Texas
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
King Early Childhood Ctr has class sizes larger than 77% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, King Early Childhood Ctr ranks #33 of 435 schools in Houston, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-23 students YoY
King Early Childhood Ctr shrank from 330 students in 2022-23 to 307 in 2023-24 (-7.0%).
Teacher FTE lost 19.0 → 17.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-23 students YoY 482364010746 · Houston, TX Other · SMALL · TRAD
299 enr · 16.6:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: Texas Connections Academy at Houston (8,641 students)
King Early Childhood Ctr shrank from 330 students in 2022-23 to 307 in 2023-24 (-7.0%). Teacher FTE lost 19.0 → 17.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
King Early Childhood Ctr in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Texas Connecti
Texas Connections Academy at Houston
8,641 students
- Bellaire H S 3,216
Bellaire H S
3,216 students
- Lamar H S 2,968
Lamar H S
2,968 students
- Westside H S 2,729
Westside H S
2,729 students
- Heights H S 2,426
Heights H S
2,426 students
- This school 299
King Early Childhood Ctr
299 students
What this shows King Early Childhood Ctr reports 299 students on the CCD universe file.
How King Early Childhood Ctr compares
King Early Childhood Ctr 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 | 16.6:1 | ▲ 13% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 62% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 299 | top 75% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.6:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
299
Bigger than 32% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 62% above the Texas average of 61.9%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.6:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 77% in Texas - lower ratio than 23% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
1.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$13,072
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 56.2%
Hispanic or Latino 40.8%
Asian 1.3%
Two or More 1.0%
White 0.7%
Largest group: African American at 56.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.7, King Early Childhood Ctr is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
District finance for Houston Isd reports $13,072 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How King Early Childhood Ctr Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texas Connections Academy at Houston | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bellaire H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lamar H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Westside H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Heights H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to King Early Childhood Ctr's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,216
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 2,968
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 2,729
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 2,426
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
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 (~299 students)
Frequently asked questions about King Early Childhood Ctr
How many students attend King Early Childhood Ctr?
King Early Childhood Ctr has 299 students enrolled. It is a public school in Houston, TX. CCD year-over-year: 330 (2022-23) → 307 (2023-24), down 23.
What is the student-teacher ratio at King Early Childhood Ctr?
The student-teacher ratio at King Early Childhood Ctr is 16.6:1, which is 13% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 6% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at King Early Childhood Ctr?
100.0% of students at King Early Childhood Ctr are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of King Early Childhood Ctr?
The largest demographic group at King Early Childhood Ctr is African American at 56.2% of enrollment, in Houston, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for King Early Childhood Ctr?
King Early Childhood Ctr has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does King Early Childhood Ctr rank among schools in Houston?
By Resource Investment Index, King Early Childhood Ctr ranks #33 of 435 schools in Houston, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Houston on the city page.
What other schools are in Houston Isd?
Besides King Early Childhood Ctr, Houston Isd also operates Texas Connections Academy at Houston (8,641 students), Bellaire H S (3,216 students), and Lamar H S (2,968 students). See the Houston Isd district page for the complete list.