Serving 451 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, West Ward Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 10-14% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 15-19% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 was lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 92% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
451 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)10-14%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)15-19%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)11-19%
43%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
37%
53%
Black
45%
13%
White
8%
26%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
8%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
89%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
9%
7%
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?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% TX state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% TX state average).
How many students attend West Ward Elementary School?
451 students attend West Ward Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of West Ward Elementary School students are Black, 37% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of West Ward Elementary School?
West Ward Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does West Ward Elementary School offer ?
West Ward Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is West Ward Elementary School part of?
West Ward Elementary School is part of Killeen Independent School District.
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