Serving 458 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Duncan Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 90-94% (which was higher than the Texas state average of 78%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 80-84% (which was higher than the Texas state average of 72%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 was lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which was lower than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
458 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)90-94%
78%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)80-84%
72%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
2%
5%
Hispanic
24%
53%
Black
21%
13%
White
41%
26%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
10%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
20%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
90-94% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 78% TX state average), while 80-84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 72% TX state average).
How many students attend Duncan Elementary School?
458 students attend Duncan Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Duncan Elementary School students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, 21% of students are Black, 10% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Duncan Elementary School?
Duncan Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Duncan Elementary School offer ?
Duncan Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Duncan Elementary School part of?
Duncan Elementary School is part of Killeen Independent School District.
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