Serving 458 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Peebles Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 19% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30% (which is lower than 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 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 458 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 90%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Peebles Elementary serves the eastern part of Killeen, TX, covering an area of approximately 1.1 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 1.3 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Peebles Elementary School's student population of 458 students has declined by 38% over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has declined by 24% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
458 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Peebles Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Peebles 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
#7585 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
57%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
22%
13%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
10%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
9%
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)39.7%
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
4%
5%
Showing 2009–2024. Full 26-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 Peebles Elementary School's ranking?
Peebles Elementary School is ranked #7585 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Peebles Elementary School often compared to?
Peebles Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Brookhaven Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 30% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Peebles Elementary School?
458 students attend Peebles Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Peebles Elementary School students are Hispanic, 22% of students are Black, 10% of students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Peebles Elementary School?
Peebles Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Peebles Elementary School offer ?
Peebles Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Peebles Elementary School part of?
Peebles Elementary School is part of Killeen Independent School District.
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