- Enrollment
- 2,192
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Fort Hood, TX
Meadows El
Federal NCES profile for Meadows El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 482566002874
👥 S:T ratio 27
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 27
📋 Attendance 49
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Meadows El earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of Texas schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #4 of 6
- schools in Fort Hood · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.2:1
- large classes for Texas
- 22.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Meadows El has class sizes larger than 87% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Meadows El ranks #4 of 6 schools in Fort Hood, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+34 students YoY
Meadows El held near 864 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+34 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 51.0 → 55.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+34 students YoY 482566002874 · Fort Hood, TX Other · MID · TRAD
912 enr · 18.2:1 · 22.2% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Harker Heights H S (2,192 students)
Meadows El held near 864 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+34 headcount). Teacher FTE added 51.0 → 55.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Meadows 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
Meadows El
912 students
What this shows Meadows El reports 912 students on the CCD universe file.
How Meadows El compares
Meadows 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 | 18.2:1 | ▲ 24% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 22.2% | ▼ 64% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 912 | top 14% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.2:1
Leaner classes than 23% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
912
Bigger than 89% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
22.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 64% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
18.2:1
students per teacher
- 24% above state mean
Top 87% in Texas - lower ratio than 13% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
20.3%
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
Counselors2.5 FTE
Per 366 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
45
in-school suspensions + 14 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 36.0%
Hispanic or Latino 30.7%
African American 21.6%
Two or More 8.7%
Asian 1.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 36.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 72.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 72.1, Meadows 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 Meadows El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harker Heights H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Robert M Shoemaker H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Killeen H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Chaparral H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| C E Ellison H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Meadows 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 (~912 students)
Frequently asked questions about Meadows El
How many students attend Meadows El?
Meadows El has 912 students enrolled. It is a public school in Fort Hood, TX. CCD year-over-year: 830 (2022-23) → 864 (2023-24), nearly flat (+34).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Meadows El?
The student-teacher ratio at Meadows El is 18.2:1, which is 24% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 16% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Meadows El?
22.2% of students at Meadows El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Meadows El?
The largest demographic group at Meadows El is White at 36.0% of enrollment, in Fort Hood, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 72.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Meadows El?
Meadows El has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 Meadows El rank among schools in Fort Hood?
By Resource Investment Index, Meadows El ranks #4 of 6 schools in Fort Hood, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Fort Hood on the city page.
What other schools are in Killeen Isd?
Besides Meadows 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.