Serving 739 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Dr Joseph A Fowler 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 43% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 57% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 739 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 86%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 43% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 57% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: DR JOSEPH A FOWLER EL serves the southwest part of Killeen, TX, covering an attendance area of approximately 5.2 square miles. The average distance from the school to the edge of the zone is about 9.2 miles, with the furthest point being 12 miles away, making for a typical drive to the school of 15-20 minutes.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Dr Joseph A Fowler Elementary School's student population of 739 students has declined by 40% over five school years.
The teacher population of 48 teachers has declined by 35% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
739 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Dr Joseph A Fowler Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dr Joseph A Fowler Elementary School is 0.73, 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
#2962 out of 8096 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
2%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
31%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
Black
39%
13%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
White
14%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
11%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)21.8%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dr Joseph A Fowler Elementary School's ranking?
Dr Joseph A Fowler Elementary School is ranked #2962 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Dr Joseph A Fowler Elementary School often compared to?
Dr Joseph A Fowler Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Alice W Douse Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
43% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 57% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Dr Joseph A Fowler Elementary School?
739 students attend Dr Joseph A Fowler Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
39% of Dr Joseph A Fowler Elementary School students are Black, 31% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are White, 11% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Dr Joseph A Fowler Elementary School?
Dr Joseph A Fowler Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Dr Joseph A Fowler Elementary School offer ?
Dr Joseph A Fowler Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Dr Joseph A Fowler Elementary School part of?
Dr Joseph A Fowler Elementary School is part of Killeen Independent School District.
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