C E Ellison High School

909 E Elms Rd
Killeen, TX 76542
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 1,682 students in grades 9-12, C E Ellison High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,682 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 87%
  • : 92% (Top 50% in TX)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 25% (Btm 50%)
  • : 44% (Btm 50%)
  • : 49% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

C E Ellison High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:

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School Overview

C E Ellison High School's student population of 1,682 students has declined by 36% over five school years.
The teacher population of 115 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,682 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
115 teachers
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School Rankings

C E Ellison High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of C E Ellison High School is 0.70, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (TX)
#6188 out of 8188 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of C E Ellison High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
25%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of C E Ellison High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
44%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of C E Ellison High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
49%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of C E Ellison High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
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American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
2%
5%
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Hispanic
31%
53%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in C E Ellison High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
43%
13%
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White
13%
26%
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Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
8%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Texas.
0.70
This chart displays the diversity score of C E Ellison High School and the public school average diversity score of Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
92%
90%
This chart displays graduation rate of C E Ellison High School and public school graduation rate of Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
57%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in C E Ellison High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in C E Ellison High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is C E Ellison High School's ranking?
C E Ellison High School is ranked #6188 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are C E Ellison High School often compared to?
C E Ellison High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Robert M Shoemaker High School, Killeen High School, Harker Heights High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of C E Ellison High School?
The graduation rate of C E Ellison High School is 92%, which is higher than the Texas state average of 90%.
How many students attend C E Ellison High School?
1,682 students attend C E Ellison High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of C E Ellison High School students are Black, 31% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of C E Ellison High School?
C E Ellison High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does C E Ellison High School offer ?
C E Ellison High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is C E Ellison High School part of?
C E Ellison High School is part of Killeen Independent School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,682 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 87%
  • : 92% (Top 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 25% (Btm 50%)
  • : 44% (Btm 50%)
  • : 49% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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