- Enrollment
- 2,192
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Killeen, TX
Pat Carney El
Federal NCES profile for Pat Carney El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 482566013869
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 40
📋 Attendance 33
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pat Carney El earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #6 of 22
- schools in Killeen · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15:1
- students per teacher
- 46.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Pat Carney El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pat Carney El ranks #6 of 22 schools in Killeen, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-29 students YoY
Pat Carney El held near 714 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-29 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 49.3 → 51.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-29 students YoY 482566013869 · Killeen, TX Other · MID · TRAD
733 enr · 15:1 · 46.3% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Harker Heights H S (2,192 students)
Pat Carney El held near 714 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-29 headcount). Teacher FTE added 49.3 → 51.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Pat Carney 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 733
Pat Carney El
733 students
What this shows Pat Carney El reports 733 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pat Carney El compares
Pat Carney 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 | 15:1 | ▲ 2% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 46.3% | ▼ 25% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 733 | top 24% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15:1
Leaner classes than 47% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
733
Bigger than 82% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
46.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 25% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 59% in Texas - lower ratio than 41% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
26.7%
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 299 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
79
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 41.9%
Hispanic or Latino 28.1%
White 15.6%
Two or More 10.4%
Asian 2.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: African American at 41.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.0, Pat Carney 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 Pat Carney 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 | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Killeen H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Chaparral H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| C E Ellison H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pat Carney 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 (~733 students)
Frequently asked questions about Pat Carney El
How many students attend Pat Carney El?
Pat Carney El has 733 students enrolled. It is a public school in Killeen, TX. CCD year-over-year: 743 (2022-23) → 714 (2023-24), nearly flat (-29).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pat Carney El?
The student-teacher ratio at Pat Carney El is 15:1, which is 2% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Pat Carney El?
46.3% of students at Pat Carney El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pat Carney El?
The largest demographic group at Pat Carney El is African American at 41.9% of enrollment, in Killeen, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pat Carney El?
Pat Carney El 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 Pat Carney El rank among schools in Killeen?
By Resource Investment Index, Pat Carney El ranks #6 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 Pat Carney 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.