- Enrollment
- 350
- Students per teacher
- 43.8:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Killeen, TX
Richard Milburn Alter H S (Killeen)
Federal NCES profile for Richard Milburn Alter H S (Killeen), including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 480007508097Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 9
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 73
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Richard Milburn Alter H S (Killeen) earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of Texas schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #6 of 8
- high schools in Killeen · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 22.7:1
- large classes for Texas
- 59.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Richard Milburn Alter H S (Killeen) has class sizes larger than 96% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Richard Milburn Alter H S (Killeen) ranks #6 of 8 high schools in Killeen, TX.
School address
District: Richard Milburn Alter High School (Killeen) · Texas
NCES ID 480007508097 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-35 students YoY
Richard Milburn Alter H S (Killeen) shrank from 157 students in 2022-23 to 122 in 2023-24 (-22.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 6.3 → 3.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-35 students YoY 480007508097 · Killeen, TX High · SMALL · CHARTER
136 enr · 22.7:1 · 59.2% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Richard Milburn Academy Odessa (350 students)
Richard Milburn Alter H S (Killeen) shrank from 157 students in 2022-23 to 122 in 2023-24 (-22.3%). Teacher FTE lost 6.3 → 3.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Richard Milburn Alter H S (Killeen) in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Richard Milbur
Richard Milburn Academy Odessa
350 students
- Richard Milbur
Richard Milburn Academy Corpus Christi
237 students
- Richard Milbur
Richard Milburn Academy Fort Worth
167 students
- Richard Milbur
Richard Milburn Academy Houston (Suburban)
157 students
- Richard Milbur
Richard Milburn Academy Lubbock
155 students
- This school 136
Richard Milburn Alter H S (Killeen)
136 students
What this shows Richard Milburn Alter H S (Killeen) reports 136 students on the CCD universe file.
How Richard Milburn Alter H S (Killeen) compares
Richard Milburn Alter H S (Killeen) 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 | 22.7:1 | ▲ 54% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 59.2% | ▼ 4% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 136 | top 89% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.7:1
Leaner classes than 9% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
136
Bigger than 13% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
59.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 4% 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
22.7:1
students per teacher
- 54% above state mean
Top 96% in Texas - lower ratio than 4% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Funding equity
$9,097
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 136 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 30 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 22.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 44.1%
Hispanic or Latino 33.8%
White 8.8%
Two or More 6.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 2.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.2%
Asian 1.5%
Largest group: African American at 44.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.8, Richard Milburn Alter H S (Killeen) is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Richard Milburn Alter High School (Killeen) reports $9,097 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Richard Milburn Alter H S (Killeen) Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Richard Milburn Academy Odessa | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Richard Milburn Academy Corpus Christi | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Richard Milburn Academy Fort Worth | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Richard Milburn Academy Houston (Suburban) | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Richard Milburn Academy Lubbock | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Richard Milburn Alter H S (Killeen)'s own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 237
- Students per teacher
- 47.4:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 167
- Students per teacher
- 33.4:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 157
- Students per teacher
- 31.4:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 155
- Students per teacher
- 31:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Nationwide high 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 (~136 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~22.7:1)
Frequently asked questions about Richard Milburn Alter H S (Killeen)
How many students attend Richard Milburn Alter H S (Killeen)?
Richard Milburn Alter H S (Killeen) has 136 students enrolled. It is a high school in Killeen, TX. CCD year-over-year: 157 (2022-23) → 122 (2023-24), down 35.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Richard Milburn Alter H S (Killeen)?
The student-teacher ratio at Richard Milburn Alter H S (Killeen) is 22.7:1, which is 54% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 45% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Richard Milburn Alter H S (Killeen)?
59.2% of students at Richard Milburn Alter H S (Killeen) are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Richard Milburn Alter H S (Killeen)?
The largest demographic group at Richard Milburn Alter H S (Killeen) is African American at 44.1% of enrollment, in Killeen, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Richard Milburn Alter H S (Killeen)?
Richard Milburn Alter H S (Killeen) has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Richard Milburn Alter H S (Killeen) rank among high schools in Killeen?
By Resource Investment Index, Richard Milburn Alter H S (Killeen) ranks #6 of 8 high 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 high schools in Killeen on the city page.
What other schools are in Richard Milburn Alter High School (Killeen)?
Besides Richard Milburn Alter H S (Killeen), Richard Milburn Alter High School (Killeen) also operates Richard Milburn Academy Odessa (350 students), Richard Milburn Academy Corpus Christi (237 students), and Richard Milburn Academy Fort Worth (167 students). See the Richard Milburn Alter High School (Killeen) district page for the complete list.