Serving 673 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Harker Heights Elementary School ranks in the bottom 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 37% (which is equal to the Texas state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 32% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 673 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 78%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 37% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Harker Heights Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Harker Heights Elementary School's student population of 673 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
673 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Harker Heights Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,079 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Harker Heights Elementary School is 0.70, 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
#4204 out of 8079 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
5%
Hispanic
46%
53%
Black
18%
13%
White
22%
26%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
10%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
87%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
7%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Harker Heights Elementary School's ranking?
Harker Heights Elementary School is ranked #4204 out of 8,079 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Harker Heights Elementary School often compared to?
Harker Heights Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Skipcha Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
37% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% TX state average), while 32% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% TX state average).
How many students attend Harker Heights Elementary School?
673 students attend Harker Heights Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Harker Heights Elementary School students are Hispanic, 22% of students are White, 18% of students are Black, 10% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Harker Heights Elementary School?
Harker Heights Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Harker Heights Elementary School offer ?
Harker Heights Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Harker Heights Elementary School part of?
Harker Heights Elementary School is part of Killeen ISD School District.
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