Serving 397 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Hettie Halstead Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is approximately equal to the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 397 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 73%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Hettie Halstead Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
Hettie Halstead Elementary School's student population of 397 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has grown by 29% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
397 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Hettie Halstead Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hettie Halstead Elementary School is 0.76, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#2848 out of 8188 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
28%
53%
Black
28%
13%
White
27%
26%
Hawaiian
3%
n/a
Two or more races
13%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hettie Halstead Elementary School's ranking?
Hettie Halstead Elementary School is ranked #2848 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Hettie Halstead Elementary School often compared to?
Hettie Halstead Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Fairview/miss Jewell Elementary School, J L Williams/lovett Ledger Elementary School, House Creek Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Hettie Halstead Elementary School?
397 students attend Hettie Halstead Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
28% of Hettie Halstead Elementary School students are Hispanic, 28% of students are Black, 27% of students are White, 13% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hettie Halstead Elementary School?
Hettie Halstead Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Hettie Halstead Elementary School offer ?
Hettie Halstead Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Hettie Halstead Elementary School part of?
Hettie Halstead Elementary School is part of Copperas Cove Independent School District.
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