Serving 750 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Kiker Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 68% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 79% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 750 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 42%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 68% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 79% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Kiker Elementary serves the southwest part of Austin, TX, encompassing an area of approximately 5.3 square miles. Most students typically have a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone being about 2.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Kiker Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Kiker Elementary School's student population of 750 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 52 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
750 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
52 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
We focus on the core values of Integrity, Resiliency, Compassion, Courage, and Connection.
School Rankings
Kiker Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Kiker Elementary School is 0.61, which is less 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
#487 out of 8096 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
79%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
12%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
20%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
13%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
White
58%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
8%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)13.5%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
3%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
Showing 2011–2025. 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 Kiker Elementary School's ranking?
Kiker Elementary School is ranked #487 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Kiker Elementary School often compared to?
Kiker Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mills Elementary School, Clayton Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
68% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Kiker Elementary School?
750 students attend Kiker Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Kiker Elementary School students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Kiker Elementary School?
Kiker Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Kiker Elementary School offer ?
Kiker Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Kiker Elementary School part of?
Kiker Elementary School is part of Austin Independent School District.
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