- Enrollment
- 2,192
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Killeen, TX
Maxdale El
Federal NCES profile for Maxdale El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 482566008428
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 66
📋 Attendance 12
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Maxdale El earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #2 of 22
- schools in Killeen · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.8:1
- students per teacher
- 68.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Maxdale El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Maxdale El ranks #2 of 22 schools in Killeen, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-35 students YoY
Maxdale El shrank from 569 students in 2022-23 to 534 in 2023-24 (-6.2%).
Teacher FTE added 37.8 → 38.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-35 students YoY 482566008428 · Killeen, TX Other · MID · TRAD
511 enr · 13.8:1 · 68.9% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Harker Heights H S (2,192 students)
Maxdale El shrank from 569 students in 2022-23 to 534 in 2023-24 (-6.2%). Teacher FTE added 37.8 → 38.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Maxdale El 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 511
Maxdale El
511 students
What this shows Maxdale El reports 511 students on the CCD universe file.
How Maxdale El compares
Maxdale El 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 | 13.8:1 | ▼ 6% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 68.9% | ▲ 11% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 511 | top 48% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.8:1
Leaner classes than 59% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
511
Bigger than 63% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
68.9%
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
13.8:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 45% in Texas - lower ratio than 55% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
35.2%
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 170 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
41
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 41.3%
Hispanic or Latino 28.4%
Two or More 15.3%
White 9.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 4.3%
Asian 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: African American at 41.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.5, Maxdale El 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 Maxdale El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harker Heights H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Robert M Shoemaker H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Killeen H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Chaparral H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| C E Ellison H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Maxdale El'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 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 (~511 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.8:1)
Frequently asked questions about Maxdale El
How many students attend Maxdale El?
Maxdale El has 511 students enrolled. It is a public school in Killeen, TX. CCD year-over-year: 569 (2022-23) → 534 (2023-24), down 35.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Maxdale El?
The student-teacher ratio at Maxdale El is 13.8:1, which is 6% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 12% 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 Maxdale El?
68.9% of students at Maxdale El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Maxdale El?
The largest demographic group at Maxdale El is African American at 41.3% of enrollment, in Killeen, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Maxdale El?
Maxdale El has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (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 Maxdale El rank among schools in Killeen?
By Resource Investment Index, Maxdale El ranks #2 of 22 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 schools in Killeen on the city page.
What other schools are in Killeen Isd?
Besides Maxdale El, 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.