Top Rankings
Killeen Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 31 public preschools serving 23,229 students in Killeen Independent School District. This district's average pre testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public pre schools in Texas.
Public Preschools in Killeen Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Texas public pre school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 53% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public preschool average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
57 Schools
4,160 Schools
# Students
43,935 Students
2,149,057 Students
# Teachers
2,803 Teachers
145,828 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
District Rank
Killeen Independent School District, which is ranked #838 of all 1,201 school districts in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 87% has decreased from 88% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#826 out of 1204 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
46%
Graduation Rate
87%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.74
0.63
# American Indian Students
206 Students
6,271 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
n/a
# Asian Students
1,003 Students
101,834 Students
% Asian Students
2%
5%
# Hispanic Students
14,885 Students
1,176,418 Students
% Hispanic Students
34%
55%
# Black Students
14,666 Students
272,676 Students
% Black Students
33%
13%
# White Students
8,051 Students
518,439 Students
% White Students
18%
24%
# Hawaiian Students
910 Students
3,307 Students
% Hawaiian Students
2%
n/a
# Two or more races Students
4,214 Students
70,112 Students
% of Two or more races Students
10%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
2,918
269,275
# Students in K Grade:
3,317
312,864
# Students in 1st Grade:
3,631
322,478
# Students in 2nd Grade:
3,535
312,011
# Students in 3rd Grade:
3,331
297,169
# Students in 4th Grade:
3,316
292,774
# Students in 5th Grade:
3,200
258,012
# Students in 6th Grade:
3,103
33,963
# Students in 7th Grade:
2,927
14,142
# Students in 8th Grade:
3,113
13,239
# Students in 9th Grade:
3,678
6,508
# Students in 10th Grade:
3,053
6,072
# Students in 11th Grade:
2,482
5,253
# Students in 12th Grade:
2,331
5,297
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,632 in this school district is less than the state median of $13,417. The school district revenue/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,414 is higher than the state median of $14,148. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$555 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$633 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,632
$13,417
Spending / Student
$14,414
$14,148
Best Killeen Independent School District Public Preschools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Skipcha Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
515 Prospector Trl
Harker Heights, TX 76548
(254) 336-6690
Harker Heights, TX 76548
(254) 336-6690
Grades: PK-5
| 925 students
Rank: #22.
Richard E Cavazos Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1200 N 10th St
Nolanville, TX 76559
(254) 336-7000
Nolanville, TX 76559
(254) 336-7000
Grades: PK-5
| 607 students
Rank: #33.
Montague Village Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
84001 Clements Dr
Fort Hood, TX 76544
(254) 336-2230
Fort Hood, TX 76544
(254) 336-2230
Grades: PK-5
| 588 students
Rank: #44.
Maude Moore Wood Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6410 Morganite Ln
Killeen, TX 76542
(254) 336-1650
Killeen, TX 76542
(254) 336-1650
Grades: PK-5
| 681 students
Rank: #55.
Dr Joseph A Fowler Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4910 Katy Creek Ln
Killeen, TX 76549
(254) 336-1760
Killeen, TX 76549
(254) 336-1760
Grades: PK-5
| 802 students
Rank: #66.
Nolanville Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
901 Old Nolanville Rd
Nolanville, TX 76559
(254) 336-2180
Nolanville, TX 76559
(254) 336-2180
Grades: PK-5
| 655 students
Rank: #77.
Cedar Valley Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4801 Chantz Dr
Killeen, TX 76542
(254) 336-1480
Killeen, TX 76542
(254) 336-1480
Grades: PK-5
| 576 students
Rank: #88.
Saegert Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5600 Schorn Dr
Killeen, TX 76542
(254) 336-6660
Killeen, TX 76542
(254) 336-6660
Grades: PK-5
| 954 students
Rank: #99.
Harker Heights Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
726 S Ann Blvd
Harker Heights, TX 76548
(254) 336-2050
Harker Heights, TX 76548
(254) 336-2050
Grades: PK-5
| 724 students
Rank: #1010.
Meadows Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
423 27th St
Fort Hood, TX 76544
(254) 336-1870
Fort Hood, TX 76544
(254) 336-1870
Grades: PK-5
| 830 students
Rank: #1111.
Clarke Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
51600 Commanche Ave
Fort Hood, TX 76544
(254) 336-1510
Fort Hood, TX 76544
(254) 336-1510
Grades: PK-3
| 567 students
Rank: #1212.
Oveta Culp Hobby Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
53210 Lost Moccasin
Fort Hood, TX 76544
(254) 336-6500
Fort Hood, TX 76544
(254) 336-6500
Grades: PK-3
| 693 students
Rank: #1313.
Clear Creek Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4800 Washington St
Fort Hood, TX 76544
(254) 336-1550
Fort Hood, TX 76544
(254) 336-1550
Grades: PK-5
| 723 students
Rank: #1414.
Alice W Douse Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
700 Rebecca Lynn Ln
Killeen, TX 76542
(254) 336-7480
Killeen, TX 76542
(254) 336-7480
Grades: PK-5
| 970 students
Rank: #1515.
Ira Cross Jr Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1910 Herndon Dr
Killeen, TX 76543
(254) 336-2550
Killeen, TX 76543
(254) 336-2550
Grades: PK-5
| 623 students
Rank: #1616.
Haynes Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3309 W Canadian River Loop
Killeen, TX 76549
(254) 336-6750
Killeen, TX 76549
(254) 336-6750
Grades: PK-5
| 780 students
Rank: #1717.
Mountain View Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
500 Mountain Lion Rd
Harker Heights, TX 76548
(254) 336-1900
Harker Heights, TX 76548
(254) 336-1900
Grades: PK-5
| 787 students
Rank: #1818.
Venable Village Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
60160 Venable Rd
Fort Hood, TX 76544
(254) 336-1980
Fort Hood, TX 76544
(254) 336-1980
Grades: PK-5
| 605 students
Rank: #1919.
Iduma Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4400 Foster Ln
Killeen, TX 76549
(254) 336-2590
Killeen, TX 76549
(254) 336-2590
Grades: PK-5
| 852 students
Rank: #2020.
Clifton Park Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1801 S 2nd St
Killeen, TX 76541
(254) 336-1580
Killeen, TX 76541
(254) 336-1580
Grades: PK-5
| 1,026 students
Rank: #2121.
Brookhaven Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3221 Hilliard Ave
Killeen, TX 76543
(254) 336-1440
Killeen, TX 76543
(254) 336-1440
Grades: PK-5
| 584 students
Rank: #2222.
Pat Carney Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5501 Azura Way
Killeen, TX 76549
(254) 336-1940
Killeen, TX 76549
(254) 336-1940
Grades: PK-5
| 743 students
Rank: #2323.
Reeces Creek Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
400 W Stan Schlueter Loop
Killeen, TX 76542
(254) 336-2150
Killeen, TX 76542
(254) 336-2150
Grades: PK-5
| 856 students
Rank: #2424.
Timber Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5402 White Rock Dr
Killeen, TX 76542
(254) 336-6630
Killeen, TX 76542
(254) 336-6630
Grades: PK-5
| 796 students
Rank: #2525.
Maxdale Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2600 Westwood Dr
Killeen, TX 76549
(254) 336-2460
Killeen, TX 76549
(254) 336-2460
Grades: PK-5
| 569 students
Rank: #2626.
Willow Springs Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2501 W Stan Schlueter Loop
Killeen, TX 76549
(254) 336-2020
Killeen, TX 76549
(254) 336-2020
Grades: PK-5
| 706 students
Rank: #2727.
Pershing Park Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1500 W Central Texas Expwy
Killeen, TX 76549
(254) 336-1790
Killeen, TX 76549
(254) 336-1790
Grades: PK-5
| 1,001 students
Rank: #2828.
Trimmier Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4400 Success Dr
Killeen, TX 76542
(254) 336-2270
Killeen, TX 76542
(254) 336-2270
Grades: PK-5
| 740 students
Rank: #2929.
Killeen Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1608 E Rancier Ave
Killeen, TX 76541
(254) 336-1830
Killeen, TX 76541
(254) 336-1830
Grades: PK-5
| 1,135 students
Rank: #3030.
Peebles Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1800 N W S Young Dr
Killeen, TX 76543
(254) 336-2120
Killeen, TX 76543
(254) 336-2120
Grades: PK-5
| 529 students
Rank: #3131.
Hay Branch Elementary School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6101 Westcliff Rd
Killeen, TX 76543
(254) 336-2080
Killeen, TX 76543
(254) 336-2080
Grades: PK-5
| 602 students
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