Enrollment
2,165
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Killeen, TX
Robert M Shoemaker H S
Federal NCES profile for Robert M Shoemaker H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 482566008696
👥 S:T ratio 30
📚 AP courses 70
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 28
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Robert M Shoemaker H S earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of Texas schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Texas.
- #5 of 8
- high schools in Killeen · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 17.5:1
- large classes for Texas
- 49.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Robert M Shoemaker H S has class sizes larger than 83% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Robert M Shoemaker H S ranks #5 of 8 high schools in Killeen, TX.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
124.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.5:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
+19% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
49.4%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
-20% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Robert M Shoemaker H S compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Robert M Shoemaker H S
Robert M Shoemaker H S is a large high school in Killeen, Texas, enrolling 2,165 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 17.5:1 puts it in the larger third of Texas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 49.4% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Texas, bigger than 97% of state schools at 2,165 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Against 186 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #51.
Its student body is led by African American (45%) and Hispanic or Latino (29%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 69/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 14 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 361 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
The surrounding Killeen Isd spends $10,648 per pupil, 22% below the Texas average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 25.7% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 504 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 2,165 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Killeen Isd also operates Harker Heights H S (2,192 students) and Killeen H S (2,083 students) alongside Robert M Shoemaker H S.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Robert M Shoemaker H S compares
Robert M Shoemaker H S on the metrics families compare, against Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.5:1 | ▲ 19% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 49.4% | ▼ 20% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,165 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.5:1
Leaner classes than 27% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,165
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
49.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 20% 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
17.5:1
students per teacher
- 19% above state mean
Top 83% in Texas - lower ratio than 17% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$10,648
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $13,644
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors6.0 FTE
Per 361 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
351
in-school suspensions + 153 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 16.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 23.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
African American 45.0%
Hispanic or Latino 29.2%
White 12.1%
Two or More 8.2%
Asian 2.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 2.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: African American at 45.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.0, Robert M Shoemaker H S is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 14
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Killeen Isd, which includes Robert M Shoemaker H S.
$10,648
Per student
-22%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-36%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 19.6%
State 54.7%
Federal 25.7%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Robert M Shoemaker H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harker Heights H S | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Killeen H S | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Chaparral H S | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| C E Ellison H S | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Roy J Smith Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Robert M Shoemaker H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,192
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- 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
- Enrollment
- 1,135
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Texas, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~2,165 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.5:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Robert M Shoemaker H S
How many students attend Robert M Shoemaker H S?
Robert M Shoemaker H S has 2,165 students enrolled. It is a high school in Killeen, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Robert M Shoemaker H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Robert M Shoemaker H S is 17.5:1, which is 19% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 11% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Robert M Shoemaker H S?
49.4% of students at Robert M Shoemaker H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Robert M Shoemaker H S?
The largest demographic group at Robert M Shoemaker H S is African American at 45.0% of enrollment, in Killeen, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Robert M Shoemaker H S?
Robert M Shoemaker H S has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Robert M Shoemaker H S rank among high schools in Killeen?
By Resource Investment Index, Robert M Shoemaker H S ranks #5 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.
Is Robert M Shoemaker H S a good school?
Robert M Shoemaker H S earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of Texas schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Texas. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Killeen Isd?
Besides Robert M Shoemaker H S, Killeen Isd also operates Harker Heights H S (2,192 students), Killeen H S (2,083 students), and Chaparral H S (2,031 students). See the Killeen Isd district page for the complete list.
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