- Enrollment
- 2,192
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Killeen, TX
Pershing Park El
Federal NCES profile for Pershing Park El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 482566013783
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 38
📋 Attendance 1
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pershing Park El earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #15 of 22
- schools in Killeen · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.9:1
- students per teacher
- 71.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Pershing Park El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pershing Park El ranks #15 of 22 schools in Killeen, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Pershing Park El held near 1,003 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 68.0 → 71.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 482566013783 · Killeen, TX Other · MID · TRAD
934 enr · 13.9:1 · 71.5% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Harker Heights H S (2,192 students)
Pershing Park El held near 1,003 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE added 68.0 → 71.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Pershing Park 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
Pershing Park El
934 students
What this shows Pershing Park El reports 934 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pershing Park El compares
Pershing Park 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 | 13.9:1 | ▼ 5% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 71.5% | ▲ 16% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 934 | top 13% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.9:1
Leaner classes than 58% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
934
Bigger than 90% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
71.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 16% 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
13.9:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 46% in Texas - lower ratio than 54% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
39.6%
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 311 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
80
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 56.3%
African American 26.3%
White 7.5%
Two or More 7.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.7%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 56.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.2, Pershing Park 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 Pershing Park 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 Pershing Park 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 (~934 students)
Frequently asked questions about Pershing Park El
How many students attend Pershing Park El?
Pershing Park El has 934 students enrolled. It is a public school in Killeen, TX. CCD year-over-year: 1,001 (2022-23) → 1,003 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pershing Park El?
The student-teacher ratio at Pershing Park El is 13.9:1, which is 5% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 11% 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 Pershing Park El?
71.5% of students at Pershing Park El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pershing Park El?
The largest demographic group at Pershing Park El is Hispanic or Latino at 56.3% of enrollment, in Killeen, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pershing Park El?
Pershing Park El has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 Pershing Park El rank among schools in Killeen?
By Resource Investment Index, Pershing Park El ranks #15 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 Pershing Park 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.