- Enrollment
- 2,192
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Fort Hood, TX
Montague Village El
Federal NCES profile for Montague Village El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 482566007786
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 45
📋 Attendance 31
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Montague Village 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.
- #1 of 6
- schools in Fort Hood · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.7:1
- students per teacher
- 28.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Montague Village El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Montague Village El ranks #1 of 6 schools in Fort Hood, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-24 students YoY
Montague Village El held near 564 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-24 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 40.8 → 39.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-24 students YoY 482566007786 · Fort Hood, TX Other · MID · TRAD
548 enr · 13.7:1 · 28.6% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Harker Heights H S (2,192 students)
Montague Village El held near 564 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-24 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 40.8 → 39.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Montague Village 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 548
Montague Village El
548 students
What this shows Montague Village El reports 548 students on the CCD universe file.
How Montague Village El compares
Montague Village 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 | 13.7:1 | ▼ 7% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 28.6% | ▼ 54% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 548 | top 43% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.7:1
Leaner classes than 60% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
548
Bigger than 67% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
28.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 54% 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
13.7:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 43% in Texas - lower ratio than 57% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
27.6%
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 274 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
55
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 35.2%
White 33.6%
African American 19.3%
Two or More 7.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 2.7%
Asian 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 35.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.9, Montague Village 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 Montague Village El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harker Heights H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Robert M Shoemaker H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Killeen H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Chaparral H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| C E Ellison H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Montague Village 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 (~548 students)
Frequently asked questions about Montague Village El
How many students attend Montague Village El?
Montague Village El has 548 students enrolled. It is a public school in Fort Hood, TX. CCD year-over-year: 588 (2022-23) → 564 (2023-24), nearly flat (-24).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Montague Village El?
The student-teacher ratio at Montague Village El is 13.7:1, which is 7% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 13% 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 Montague Village El?
28.6% of students at Montague Village El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Montague Village El?
The largest demographic group at Montague Village El is Hispanic or Latino at 35.2% of enrollment, in Fort Hood, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Montague Village El?
Montague Village 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 Montague Village El rank among schools in Fort Hood?
By Resource Investment Index, Montague Village El ranks #1 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 Montague Village 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.