Serving 390 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Hettie Halstead 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 45-49% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is approximately equal to the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 390 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 73%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Hettie Halstead Elementary serves the eastern part of Copperas Cove, TX, covering an area of approximately 3.8 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone being about 3.6 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Hettie Halstead Elementary School's student population of 390 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has grown by 22% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
390 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Hettie Halstead 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 Hettie Halstead Elementary School is 0.75, 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
#3073 out of 8096 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
31%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
26%
13%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
27%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
13%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)30.8%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hettie Halstead Elementary School's ranking?
Hettie Halstead Elementary School is ranked #3073 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Hettie Halstead Elementary School often compared to?
Hettie Halstead Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like J L Williams/lovett Ledger Elementary School, House Creek Elementary School, Fairview/miss Jewell Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Hettie Halstead Elementary School?
390 students attend Hettie Halstead Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
31% of Hettie Halstead Elementary School students are Hispanic, 27% of students are White, 26% of students are Black, 13% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Hettie Halstead Elementary School?
Hettie Halstead Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Hettie Halstead Elementary School offer ?
Hettie Halstead Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Hettie Halstead Elementary School part of?
Hettie Halstead Elementary School is part of Copperas Cove Independent School District.
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