C E Ellison High School

Summary:

C E Ellison High School is a public high school in Killeen, Texas, serving 1,682 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the Killeen Independent School District, which is ranked 596 out of 968 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Academically, C E Ellison High School has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Texas high schools, with below-average performance on STAAR End-of-Course exams compared to the district and state. The school's four-year graduation rate ranges from 89.0% to 92.7%, slightly below the state average, and its dropout rate is slightly higher than the state average. Student performance varies significantly across subgroups, with Asian and African American students generally outperforming Hispanic and White students.

Compared to nearby schools, Harker Heights High School outperforms C E Ellison on academic measures, while the Killeen Independent School District's Early College High School stands out as a high-performing school. In contrast, Crossroads High School and Pathways Academic Campus perform significantly worse than C E Ellison on most metrics. Despite these challenges, the school's strong performance for Gifted and Talented students suggests potential areas for improvement.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 909 E Elms Rd
       Killeen, TX  76542-2637


(254) 336-0600

District: Killeen Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
1365th of 1,987 Texas High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $8,372 Help


Feeder schools for C E Ellison High School:

Elementary:    Alice W Douse Elementary
    Cedar Valley Elementary
    Haynes Elementary
    Reeces Creek Elementary
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Middle:    Charles E Patterson Middle
    Roy J Smith Middle

Student/teacher ratio:  16.6 Help
Number of students:  1,687

Racial breakdown:

African American:
43.2%
Hispanic:
30.8%
White:
11.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  64.2% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details C E Ellison High School ranks worse than 68.7% of high schools in Texas. It also ranks 4th among 7 ranked high schools in the Killeen Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 31.86. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at C E Ellison High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (43.2%), Hispanic (30.8%), White (11.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 64.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at C E Ellison High School is 16.6, which is the 3rd best among 7 high schools in the Killeen Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at C E Ellison High School is $8,372. 5 high schools in the Killeen Independent School District (Isd) spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

C E Ellison High School:

SchoolDigger ranks C E Ellison High School 1365th of 1987 Texas public high schools. (See C E Ellison High School in the ranking list.)

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Killeen Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Killeen Independent School District (Isd) 596th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for C E Ellison High School

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Rank History for all students at C E Ellison High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 65.10 509th 1427 64.3%
2005 64.49 524th 1429 63.3%
2006 68.07 447th 1430 68.7%
2007 67.27 497th 1497 66.8%
2008 57.66 753rd 1510 50.1%
2009 58.62 757th 1539 50.8%
2010 56.38 853rd 1568 45.6%
2011 55.17 950th 1672 43.2%
2012 55.89 665th 1603 58.5%
2013 64.36 511th 1652 69.1%
2014 54.34 804th 1734 53.6%
2015 53.71 871st 1743 50.0%
2016 51.23 929th 1762 47.3%
2017 41.98 957th 1777 46.1%
2018 40.10 1044th 1797 41.9%
2019 36.47 1217th 1857 34.5%
2021 47.33 954th 1861 48.7%
2022 40.13 1114th 1876 40.6%
2023 32.06 1347th 1961 31.3%
2024 31.86 1365th 1987 31.3%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at C E Ellison High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 29.45 426th 582 26.8%
2019 20.61 506th 604 16.2%
2021 34.34 386th 588 34.4%
2022 27.28 495th 664 25.5%
2023 34.19 450th 677 33.5%
2024 33.02 511th 730 30.0%
See the entire list of Best Texas High Schools for Multi-racial Students!

Rank History for English Language Learner students at C E Ellison High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 49.66 379th 1113 65.9%
2019 37.93 618th 1136 45.6%
2021 38.29 679th 1195 43.2%
2022 35.34 732nd 1278 42.7%
2023 37.81 723rd 1371 47.3%
2024 39.40 732nd 1435 49.0%
See the entire list of Best Texas High Schools for English Language Learner Students!

Rank History for Special Education students at C E Ellison High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 47.63 537th 1347 60.1%
2019 34.53 896th 1357 34.0%
2021 32.41 979th 1382 29.2%
2022 39.28 798th 1418 43.7%
2023 43.29 734th 1478 50.3%
2024 44.66 772nd 1547 50.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at C E Ellison High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 33.58 1259th 1794 29.8%
2019 33.20 1308th 1818 28.1%
2021 44.77 968th 1848 47.6%
2022 36.60 1174th 1847 36.4%
2023 31.43 1328th 1897 30.0%
2024 30.28 1335th 1883 29.1%
See the entire list of Best Texas High Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at C E Ellison High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 40.67 1078th 1781 39.5%
2019 37.06 1219th 1798 32.2%
2021 47.15 955th 1815 47.4%
2022 41.84 1065th 1841 42.2%
2023 31.04 1318th 1891 30.3%
See the entire list of Best Texas High Schools for Female Students!

Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at C E Ellison High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 62.89 516th 1137 54.6%
2019 63.41 497th 1145 56.6%
2021 74.63 107th 1177 90.9%
2022 66.73 429th 1172 63.4%
2023 55.29 733rd 1182 38.0%
See the entire list of Best Texas High Schools for Gifted and Talented Students!

Rank History for At Risk students at C E Ellison High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 45.16 834th 1784 53.3%
2019 41.88 976th 1810 46.1%
2021 50.77 709th 1829 61.2%
2022 45.87 796th 1837 56.7%
See the entire list of Best Texas High Schools for At Risk Students!

Rank History for Male students at C E Ellison High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 37.11 1146th 1803 36.4%
2019 33.57 1234th 1824 32.3%
2021 44.43 961st 1840 47.8%
2022 35.90 1166th 1853 37.1%
2023 30.64 1319th 1913 31.1%
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Rank History for Asian students at C E Ellison High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 18.12 421st 486 13.4%
2019 47.20 300th 487 38.4%
2021 35.48 347th 488 28.9%
2022 26.14 411th 507 18.9%
2023 44.64 342nd 525 34.9%
2024 32.97 399th 529 24.6%
See the entire list of Best Texas High Schools for Asian Students!

Rank History for African American students at C E Ellison High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 43.84 497th 1013 50.9%
2019 38.69 586th 1024 42.8%
2021 51.41 406th 1020 60.2%
2022 44.67 477th 1031 53.7%
2023 33.49 664th 1069 37.9%
2024 32.44 674th 1065 36.7%
See the entire list of Best Texas High Schools for African American Students!

Rank History for Hispanic students at C E Ellison High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 48.59 772nd 1691 54.3%
2019 44.30 920th 1714 46.3%
2021 56.21 636th 1743 63.5%
2022 48.53 773rd 1762 56.1%
2023 40.01 1056th 1820 42.0%
2024 37.93 1048th 1804 41.9%
See the entire list of Best Texas High Schools for Hispanic Students!

Rank History for Native American students at C E Ellison High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 10.35 113th 122 7.4%
2019 20.99 90th 105 14.3%
2021 47.70 55th 95 42.1%
2022 58.90 55th 106 48.1%
See the entire list of Best Texas High Schools for Native American Students!

Rank History for Pacific Islander students at C E Ellison High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 71.69 10th 34 70.6%
2019 55.24 15th 34 55.9%
2021 57.55 11th 24 54.2%
2022 47.06 16th 31 48.4%
2023 63.83 11th 31 64.5%
2024 63.64 10th 28 64.3%
See the entire list of Best Texas High Schools for Pacific Islander Students!

Rank History for White students at C E Ellison High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 34.46 1108th 1539 28.0%
2019 31.33 1138th 1526 25.4%
2021 41.16 937th 1510 37.9%
2022 33.39 1091st 1525 28.5%
2023 24.50 1244th 1576 21.1%
2024 23.73 1252nd 1556 19.5%
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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for C E Ellison High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 1368 574 128 314 17 n/a n/a 0 2401
1989 1328 660 145 331 21 n/a n/a 0 2485
1990 1259 703 146 332 20 n/a n/a 0 2460
1991 1115 688 158 332 14 n/a n/a 0 2307
1992 1086 721 148 376 11 n/a n/a 0 2342
1993 1098 777 168 401 9 n/a n/a 0 2453
1994 1039 871 196 429 15 n/a n/a 0 2550
1995 752 713 164 330 8 n/a n/a 0 1967
1996 752 713 164 330 8 n/a n/a 0 1967
1997 780 856 171 400 14 n/a n/a 0 2221
1998 823 915 157 439 20 n/a n/a 0 2354
1999 831 958 158 459 18 n/a n/a 0 2424
2000 780 1038 173 491 15 n/a n/a 0 2497
2001 659 777 122 352 10 n/a n/a 0 1920
2002 570 663 94 300 7 n/a n/a 0 1634
2003 570 663 94 300 7 n/a n/a 0 1634
2004 629 679 116 325 3 n/a n/a 0 1752
2005 679 842 108 368 7 n/a n/a 0 2004
2006 689 908 113 374 9 n/a n/a 0 2093
2007 754 959 125 436 13 n/a n/a 0 2287
2008 745 1045 130 468 17 n/a n/a 0 2405
2009 760 1050 145 475 15 n/a n/a 0 2445
2010 735 1058 146 537 13 n/a n/a 0 2489
2011 610 947 120 558 10 15 93 0 2353
2012 583 950 111 592 8 22 132 0 2398
2013 544 931 114 636 12 31 162 0 2430
2014 508 994 106 692 15 36 175 0 2526
2015 507 1083 98 719 12 44 175 0 2638
2016 481 1108 96 725 15 44 164 0 2633
2017 477 1068 78 737 10 40 167 0 2577
2018 488 1064 79 738 15 38 163 0 2585
2019 447 1087 84 793 15 45 168 0 2639
2020 443 1151 84 810 14 52 170 0 2724
2021 398 1108 75 827 13 62 185 0 2668
2022 377 1074 65 872 13 60 197 0 2658
2023 221 727 40 513 7 38 136 0 1682
2024 201 729 42 520 6 55 134 0 1687

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at C E Ellison High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 2401 150.0 16.0 n/a
1989 2485 n/a n/a n/a
1990 2460 129.0 19.0 n/a
1991 2307 128.6 17.9 n/a
1992 2342 137.8 16.9 11.3
1993 2453 143.0 17.2 25.4
1994 2550 149.1 17.1 15.5
1995 1967 120.9 16.3 10.9
1996 1967 120.9 16.3 10.9
1997 2221 134.8 16.5 10.9
1998 2354 140.0 16.8 16.1
1999 2424 143.4 16.9 29.5
2000 2497 147.7 16.9 30.1
2001 1920 150.1 12.8 29.9
2002 1634 120.6 13.5 32.8
2003 1634 120.6 13.5 32.8
2004 1752 126.3 13.9 33
2005 2004 128.8 15.6 34
2006 2093 138.7 15.1 35.4
2007 2287 150.1 15.2 37.3
2008 2405 165.8 14.5 37.3
2009 2445 172.4 14.2 36.6
2010 2489 164.1 15.1 38
2011 2353 164.4 14.3 40.1
2012 2398 154.6 15.5 41.9
2013 2430 153.6 15.8 43.7
2014 2526 154.7 16.3 46.4
2015 2638 160.0 16.4 46.8
2016 2633 158.0 16.6 44.2
2017 2577 138.8 18.5 39.9
2018 2585 142.8 18.1 39.1
2019 2639 144.7 18.2 45.3
2020 2724 154.9 17.5 44.6
2021 2668 146.4 18.2 44.2
2022 2658 143.0 18.5 43.4
2023 1682 114.5 14.6 56.8
2024 1687 101.4 16.6 64.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio C E Ellison High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 2401 150.0 16.0 n/a
1989 2485 n/a n/a n/a
1990 2460 129.0 19.0 n/a
1991 2307 128.6 17.9 n/a
1992 2342 137.8 16.9 11.3
1993 2453 143.0 17.2 25.4
1994 2550 149.1 17.1 15.5
1995 1967 120.9 16.3 10.9
1996 1967 120.9 16.3 10.9
1997 2221 134.8 16.5 10.9
1998 2354 140.0 16.8 16.1
1999 2424 143.4 16.9 29.5
2000 2497 147.7 16.9 30.1
2001 1920 150.1 12.8 29.9
2002 1634 120.6 13.5 32.8
2003 1634 120.6 13.5 32.8
2004 1752 126.3 13.9 33
2005 2004 128.8 15.6 34
2006 2093 138.7 15.1 35.4
2007 2287 150.1 15.2 37.3
2008 2405 165.8 14.5 37.3
2009 2445 172.4 14.2 36.6
2010 2489 164.1 15.1 38
2011 2353 164.4 14.3 40.1
2012 2398 154.6 15.5 41.9
2013 2430 153.6 15.8 43.7
2014 2526 154.7 16.3 46.4
2015 2638 160.0 16.4 46.8
2016 2633 158.0 16.6 44.2
2017 2577 138.8 18.5 39.9
2018 2585 142.8 18.1 39.1
2019 2639 144.7 18.2 45.3
2020 2724 154.9 17.5 44.6
2021 2668 146.4 18.2 44.2
2022 2658 143.0 18.5 43.4
2023 1682 114.5 14.6 56.8
2024 1687 101.4 16.6 64.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for C E Ellison High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $521 (5.1%) $9,790 (95.0%) $10,310
2020 $556 (7.0%) $7,372 (93.0%) $7,928
2021 $842 (10.1%) $7,531 (90.0%) $8,372

Data source: Texas Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on C E Ellison High School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1217th of 1857 High schoolsRanks 1347th of 1961 High schools
 3.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
End of Course Algebra I (C E Ellison High School)2918
 11%
   End of Course Algebra I (Killeen Independent School District (Isd))4337
 6%
   End of Course Algebra I (Texas)6245
 17%
End of Course Biology (C E Ellison High School)5446
 8%
   End of Course Biology (Killeen Independent School District (Isd))5755
 2%
   End of Course Biology (Texas)6357
 6%
End of Course English I Reading (C E Ellison High School)2637
 11%
   End of Course English I Reading (Killeen Independent School District (Isd))3150
 19%
   End of Course English I Reading (Texas)4954
 5%
End of Course English II Reading (C E Ellison High School)4449
 5%
   End of Course English II Reading (Killeen Independent School District (Isd))4652
 6%
   End of Course English II Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
End of Course U.S. History (C E Ellison High School)7871
 7%
   End of Course U.S. History (Killeen Independent School District (Isd))7772
 5%
   End of Course U.S. History (Texas)7571
 4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students26391682
 36.3%
African American1087727
 33.1%
American Indian157
 53.3%
Asian8440
 52.4%
Hispanic793513
 35.3%
Pacific Islander4538
 15.6%
White447221
 50.6%
Two or More Races168136
 19%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients45.3%56.8%
 11.5%


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C E Ellison High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Alice W Douse Elementary
Elementary : Cedar Valley Elementary
Elementary : Haynes Elementary
Elementary : Reeces Creek Elementary
Elementary : Saegert Elementary
Elementary : Trimmier Elementary
Middle : Charles E Patterson Middle
Middle : Roy J Smith Middle

C E Ellison High School ranks 1365th of 1987 Texas high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students at C E Ellison High School are 43% African American, 31% Hispanic, 12% White, 8% Two or more races, 3% Pacific Islander, 2% Asian.

In the 2023-24 school year, 1,687 students attended C E Ellison High School.


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