Serving 789 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Kiker Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 63% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 79% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 789 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 38%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 63% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 79% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Kiker Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Kiker Elementary School's student population of 789 students has declined by 29% over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has declined by 41% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
789 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Kiker Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Kiker Elementary School is 0.57, which is less 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
#581 out of 8188 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
79%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
13%
5%
Hispanic
16%
53%
Black
2%
13%
White
62%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
7%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kiker Elementary School's ranking?
Kiker Elementary School is ranked #581 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Kiker Elementary School often compared to?
Kiker Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mills Elementary School, Clayton Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
63% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Kiker Elementary School?
789 students attend Kiker Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Kiker Elementary School students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Kiker Elementary School?
Kiker Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Kiker Elementary School offer ?
Kiker Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Kiker Elementary School part of?
Kiker Elementary School is part of Austin Independent School District.
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