Killeen Independent School District

200 N W S Young Dr
Killeen, TX 76543-4025
(District boundaries shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%

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.
This School District
State Average (TX)
#826 out of 1204 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall district rank of Killeen Independent   School District, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
32%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Killeen Independent   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
45%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Killeen Independent   School District 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.
37%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Killeen Independent   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
87%
90%
This chart displays public school graduation rate of Killeen Independent   School District and public school graduation rate of Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

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.
This School District
This State (TX)
Total Revenue
$555 MM
$74,029 MM
This chart displays total revenue of Killeen Independent   School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in Texas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$633 MM
$78,063 MM
This chart displays total spending of Killeen Independent   School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in Texas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$12,632
$13,417
This chart displays average revenue per public school student in Killeen Independent   School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in Texas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$14,414
$14,148
This chart displays average spending per public school student in Killeen Independent   School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in Texas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Killeen Independent School District Public Preschools (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Skipcha Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
515 Prospector Trl
Harker Heights, TX 76548
(254) 336-6690
Grades: PK-5
| 925 students
Rank: #22.
Richard E Cavazos Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1200 N 10th St
Nolanville, TX 76559
(254) 336-7000
Grades: PK-5
| 607 students
Rank: #33.
Montague Village Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
84001 Clements Dr
Fort Hood, TX 76544
(254) 336-2230
Grades: PK-5
| 588 students
Rank: #44.
Maude Moore Wood Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
6410 Morganite Ln
Killeen, TX 76542
(254) 336-1650
Grades: PK-5
| 681 students
Rank: #55.
Dr Joseph A Fowler Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
4910 Katy Creek Ln
Killeen, TX 76549
(254) 336-1760
Grades: PK-5
| 802 students
Rank: #66.
Nolanville Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
901 Old Nolanville Rd
Nolanville, TX 76559
(254) 336-2180
Grades: PK-5
| 655 students
Rank: #77.
Cedar Valley Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
4801 Chantz Dr
Killeen, TX 76542
(254) 336-1480
Grades: PK-5
| 576 students
Rank: #88.
Saegert Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
5600 Schorn Dr
Killeen, TX 76542
(254) 336-6660
Grades: PK-5
| 954 students
Rank: #99.
Harker Heights Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
726 S Ann Blvd
Harker Heights, TX 76548
(254) 336-2050
Grades: PK-5
| 724 students
Rank: #1010.
Meadows Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
423 27th St
Fort Hood, TX 76544
(254) 336-1870
Grades: PK-5
| 830 students
Rank: #1111.
Clarke Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
51600 Commanche Ave
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:
6/
10
Top 50%
53210 Lost Moccasin
Fort Hood, TX 76544
(254) 336-6500
Grades: PK-3
| 693 students
Rank: #1313.
Clear Creek Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
4800 Washington St
Fort Hood, TX 76544
(254) 336-1550
Grades: PK-5
| 723 students
Rank: #1414.
Alice W Douse Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
700 Rebecca Lynn Ln
Killeen, TX 76542
(254) 336-7480
Grades: PK-5
| 970 students
Rank: #1515.
Ira Cross Jr Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1910 Herndon Dr
Killeen, TX 76543
(254) 336-2550
Grades: PK-5
| 623 students
Rank: #1616.
Haynes Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
3309 W Canadian River Loop
Killeen, TX 76549
(254) 336-6750
Grades: PK-5
| 780 students
Rank: #1717.
Mountain View Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
500 Mountain Lion Rd
Harker Heights, TX 76548
(254) 336-1900
Grades: PK-5
| 787 students
Rank: #1818.
Venable Village Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
60160 Venable Rd
Fort Hood, TX 76544
(254) 336-1980
Grades: PK-5
| 605 students
Rank: #1919.
Iduma Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
4400 Foster Ln
Killeen, TX 76549
(254) 336-2590
Grades: PK-5
| 852 students
Rank: #2020.
Clifton Park Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1801 S 2nd St
Killeen, TX 76541
(254) 336-1580
Grades: PK-5
| 1,026 students
Rank: #2121.
Brookhaven Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
3221 Hilliard Ave
Killeen, TX 76543
(254) 336-1440
Grades: PK-5
| 584 students
Rank: #2222.
Pat Carney Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
5501 Azura Way
Killeen, TX 76549
(254) 336-1940
Grades: PK-5
| 743 students
Rank: #2323.
Reeces Creek Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
400 W Stan Schlueter Loop
Killeen, TX 76542
(254) 336-2150
Grades: PK-5
| 856 students
Rank: #2424.
Timber Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
5402 White Rock Dr
Killeen, TX 76542
(254) 336-6630
Grades: PK-5
| 796 students
Rank: #2525.
Maxdale Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2600 Westwood Dr
Killeen, TX 76549
(254) 336-2460
Grades: PK-5
| 569 students
Rank: #2626.
Willow Springs Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2501 W Stan Schlueter Loop
Killeen, TX 76549
(254) 336-2020
Grades: PK-5
| 706 students
Rank: #2727.
Pershing Park Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1500 W Central Texas Expwy
Killeen, TX 76549
(254) 336-1790
Grades: PK-5
| 1,001 students
Rank: #2828.
Trimmier Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
4400 Success Dr
Killeen, TX 76542
(254) 336-2270
Grades: PK-5
| 740 students
Rank: #2929.
Killeen Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1608 E Rancier Ave
Killeen, TX 76541
(254) 336-1830
Grades: PK-5
| 1,135 students
Rank: #3030.
Peebles Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1800 N W S Young Dr
Killeen, TX 76543
(254) 336-2120
Grades: PK-5
| 529 students
Rank: #3131.
Hay Branch Elementary School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
6101 Westcliff Rd
Killeen, TX 76543
(254) 336-2080
Grades: PK-5
| 602 students

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • District size: 57 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 43,935 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 82%
  • : 87% (Btm 50% in TX)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 32% (Btm 50%)
  • : 45% (Btm 50%)
  • : 37% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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