- Enrollment
- 2,192
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Killeen, TX
Live Oak Ridge Middle
Federal NCES profile for Live Oak Ridge Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 482566009115
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 41
📋 Attendance 38
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Live Oak Ridge Middle earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of Texas schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #2 of 8
- middle schools in Killeen · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.5:1
- large classes for Texas
- 68.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Live Oak Ridge Middle has class sizes larger than 76% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Live Oak Ridge Middle ranks #2 of 8 middle schools in Killeen, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-46 students YoY
Live Oak Ridge Middle shrank from 729 students in 2022-23 to 683 in 2023-24 (-6.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 41.8 → 41.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-46 students YoY 482566009115 · Killeen, TX Middle · MID · TRAD
676 enr · 16.5:1 · 68.6% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Harker Heights H S (2,192 students)
Live Oak Ridge Middle shrank from 729 students in 2022-23 to 683 in 2023-24 (-6.3%). Teacher FTE lost 41.8 → 41.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Live Oak Ridge Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Harker Heights
Harker Heights H S
2,192 students
- Robert M Shoem
Robert M Shoemaker H S
2,165 students
- Killeen H S
Killeen H S
2,083 students
- Chaparral H S
Chaparral H S
2,031 students
- C E Ellison H
C E Ellison H S
1,761 students
- This school 676
Live Oak Ridge Middle
676 students
What this shows Live Oak Ridge Middle reports 676 students on the CCD universe file.
How Live Oak Ridge Middle compares
Live Oak Ridge Middle 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 | 16.5:1 | ▲ 12% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 68.6% | ▲ 11% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 676 | top 29% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.5:1
Leaner classes than 34% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
676
Bigger than 79% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
68.6%
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
16.5:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 76% in Texas - lower ratio than 24% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
24.9%
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
$11,818
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
Counselors2.3 FTE
Per 295 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
259
in-school suspensions + 132 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 38.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 57.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
African American 45.0%
Hispanic or Latino 33.4%
Two or More 9.8%
White 6.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 3.6%
Asian 1.8%
Largest group: African American at 45.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.0, Live Oak Ridge Middle is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Killeen Isd reports $11,818 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Live Oak Ridge Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harker Heights H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Robert M Shoemaker H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Killeen H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Chaparral H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| C E Ellison H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Live Oak Ridge Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,165
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 2,083
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 2,031
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 1,761
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Nationwide middle 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 (~676 students)
Frequently asked questions about Live Oak Ridge Middle
How many students attend Live Oak Ridge Middle?
Live Oak Ridge Middle has 676 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Killeen, TX. CCD year-over-year: 729 (2022-23) → 683 (2023-24), down 46.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Live Oak Ridge Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Live Oak Ridge Middle is 16.5:1, which is 12% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 5% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Live Oak Ridge Middle?
68.6% of students at Live Oak Ridge Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Live Oak Ridge Middle?
The largest demographic group at Live Oak Ridge Middle is African American at 45.0% of enrollment, in Killeen, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Live Oak Ridge Middle?
Live Oak Ridge Middle 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 Live Oak Ridge Middle rank among middle schools in Killeen?
By Resource Investment Index, Live Oak Ridge Middle ranks #2 of 8 middle schools in Killeen, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Killeen on the city page.
What other schools are in Killeen Isd?
Besides Live Oak Ridge Middle, Killeen Isd also operates Harker Heights H S (2,192 students), Robert M Shoemaker H S (2,165 students), and Killeen H S (2,083 students). See the Killeen Isd district page for the complete list.