Keene Elementary School

300 Hwy 67 E
Keene, TX 76059
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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7/
10
Top 50%
Serving 274 students in grades Prekindergarten-2, Keene 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 41% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (which is equal to the Texas state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 274 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 55%
  • : 41%
  • : 42%
  • : 35-39%
  • : KEENE EL's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Keene, TX, covering an area of approximately 5 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone being about 2 miles away.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

School Overview

Keene Elementary School's student population of 274 students has declined by 41% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has declined by 57% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
Total Students
274 students

Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers

Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

Year Founded
2021
School Calendar

School Rankings

The diversity score of Keene Elementary School is 0.67, 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.
This School
State Level (TX)
(20-21)
41%
37%

Showing 2011–2021. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓

(20-21)
42%
42%

Showing 2011–2021. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓

(20-21)
35-39%
43%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1

Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

American Indian
1%
n/a
Hispanic
34%
54%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

Black
3%
13%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

White
45%
24%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

Hawaiian
13%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓

All Ethnic Groups
55%
0.67

Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

(22-23)
18.3%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
56%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓

School Statewide Testing
School District Name

Sports

School Mascot
Chargers
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Keene Elementary School often compared to?
Keene Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Gerard Elementary School, Plum Creek Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
41% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% TX state average), while 42% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% TX state average).
How many students attend Keene Elementary School?
274 students attend Keene Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Keene Elementary School students are White, 34% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Hawaiian, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Keene Elementary School?
Keene Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Keene Elementary School offer ?
Keene Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2
What school district is Keene Elementary School part of?
Keene Elementary School is part of Keene Independent School District.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 274 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 55%
  • : 41%
  • : 42%
  • : 35-39%
  • : KEENE EL's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Keene, TX, covering an area of approximately 5 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone being about 2 miles away.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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