Serving 937 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Skipcha Elementary School ranks in the top 30% 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 50% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 62% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 75% 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: 937 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 75%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 50% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 62% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: SKIPCHA Elementary serves the southeast part of Harker Heights, TX, covering approximately 13.7 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 5.3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Skipcha Elementary School's student population of 937 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 59 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
937 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
59 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Skipcha Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Skipcha Elementary School is 0.77, 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
#2064 out of 8096 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
5%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
31%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Black
25%
13%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
White
25%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
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 19-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)13.6%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
4%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 19-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 Skipcha Elementary School's ranking?
Skipcha Elementary School is ranked #2064 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Skipcha Elementary School often compared to?
Skipcha Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mountain View Elementary School, Nolanville Elementary School, Harker Heights Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 62% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Skipcha Elementary School?
937 students attend Skipcha Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
31% of Skipcha Elementary School students are Hispanic, 25% of students are Black, 25% of students are White, 13% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Skipcha Elementary School?
Skipcha Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Skipcha Elementary School offer ?
Skipcha Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Skipcha Elementary School part of?
Skipcha Elementary School is part of Killeen Independent School District.
School Reviews
5 10/10/2025
My child has far beyond her academic expectations while enrolled at Skipcha Elementary. Staff is friendly and teachers have a wonderful working relationship with me. Great great school!!!!
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