Pershing Park Elementary

Summary:

Pershing Park Elementary is a public elementary school in Killeen, Texas, serving 1,001 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Killeen Independent School District, which is ranked 596 out of 968 districts in Texas and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Pershing Park Elementary stands out from nearby schools like Trimmier Elementary, Meadows Elementary, and Willow Springs Elementary in several key ways. The school has a significantly higher percentage of Hispanic students (54.55%) and a lower percentage of White students (9.29%) compared to the surrounding schools. Pershing Park Elementary also consistently ranks in the bottom quartile of Texas elementary schools and performs significantly lower than the district and state averages on STAAR assessments across all grade levels and subject areas.

Additionally, Pershing Park Elementary has a very high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 76.92% to 88.17% over the past three years, which is significantly higher than the nearby schools. Despite having a relatively low student-teacher ratio, the school's academic struggles suggest that factors beyond just staffing levels may be contributing to its performance challenges. Addressing these challenges will likely require a comprehensive approach that considers the unique needs of the school's diverse student population and the broader systemic factors impacting its success.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

1500 W Central Texas Expwy
Killeen, TX 76549

(254) 336-1790

District: Killeen Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
3642^nd of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Student/teacher ratio: 14.0

Number of students: 1,003

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

56.0%

African American:

26.8%

White:

8.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 83.3%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Pershing Park Elementary ranks worse than 77.9% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks 24^th among 28 ranked elementary schools in the Killeen Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 26.79. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (56%), African American (26.8%), White (8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 83.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Pershing Park Elementary is 14, which is the 9^th best among 28 elementary schools in the Killeen Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)

Compare Pershing Park Elementary employs 71.5 full-time teachers.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Pershing Park Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Pershing Park Elementary 3642^nd of 4675 Texas public elementary schools. (See Pershing Park Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Killeen Independent School District (Isd):

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

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Rank History for Pershing Park Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Pershing Park Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2022	19.14	3993^rd	4581	12.8%
2023	19.41	4044^th	4647	13.0%
2024	26.79	3642^nd	4675	22.1%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Pershing Park Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2022	8.85	980^th	1004	2.4%
2023	14.36	1021^st	1099	7.1%
2024	13.91	1057^th	1114	5.1%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Pershing Park Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2022	45.62	1909^th	3487	45.3%
2023	34.24	2571^st	3556	27.7%
2024	44.53	1933^rd	3638	46.9%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Pershing Park Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2022	29.75	3048^th	3952	22.9%
2023	24.05	3535^th	4086	13.5%
2024	28.76	3338^th	4261	21.7%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Pershing Park Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2022	30.34	3493^rd	4477	22.0%
2023	26.83	3727^th	4521	17.6%
2024	32.18	3418^th	4560	25.0%

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Rank History for Female students at Pershing Park Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	21.67	3923^rd	4561	14.0%
2023	23.50	3843^rd	4588	16.2%

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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Pershing Park Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	71.33	682^nd	2958	76.9%

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Rank History for At Risk students at Pershing Park Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	31.70	3405^th	4461	23.7%

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Rank History for Male students at Pershing Park Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	19.34	4027^th	4563	11.7%
2023	17.89	4112^th	4585	10.3%

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Rank History for African American students at Pershing Park Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2022	24.18	2071^st	2421	14.5%
2023	25.95	2024^th	2443	17.2%
2024	22.64	2115^th	2421	12.6%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Pershing Park Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2022	33.12	3217^th	4376	26.5%
2023	27.57	3509^th	4401	20.3%
2024	43.32	2529^th	4431	42.9%

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Rank History for White students at Pershing Park Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2022	16.08	2846^th	3082	7.7%
2023	13.55	2925^th	3106	5.8%
2024	23.64	2615^th	3078	15.0%

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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.

Data source: Texas Education Agency

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Enrollment information for Pershing Park Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2021	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
2022	114	271	10	520	4	19	85	1023
2023	93	250	8	546	3	14	87	1001
2024	80	269	4	562	3	9	76	1003

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

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Pershing Park Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2021	0	0.0	n/a	n/a
2022	1023	61.1	16.7	88.2
2023	1001	67.9	14.7	76.9
2024	1003	71.5	14.0	83.3

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 Pershing Park Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2021	0	0.0	n/a	n/a
2022	1023	61.1	16.7	88.2
2023	1001	67.9	14.7	76.9
2024	1003	71.5	14.0	83.3

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.

Schools Near Pershing Park Elementary

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				STAAR Spanish Reading (2024)			STAAR Spanish Mathematics (2024)			STAAR Spanish Science (2024)	STAAR Reading (2024)			STAAR Mathematics (2024)			STAAR Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2021)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	STAAR Spanish Reading 3rd Grade	STAAR Spanish Reading 4th Grade	STAAR Spanish Reading 5th Grade	STAAR Spanish Mathematics 3rd Grade	STAAR Spanish Mathematics 4th Grade	STAAR Spanish Mathematics 5th Grade	STAAR Spanish Science 5th Grade	STAAR Reading 3rd Grade	STAAR Reading 4th Grade	STAAR Reading 5th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 3rd Grade	STAAR Mathematics 4th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 5th Grade	STAAR Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Pershing Park Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1500 W Central Texas Expwy	Killeen	76549	Bell County	Killeen Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(254) 336-1790	1,003	72	14.0	83.3%	80 (8.0%)	269 (26.8%)	562 (56.0%)	4 (0.4%)	3 (0.3%)	9 (0.9%)	76 (7.6%)	26.8	3642^nd of 4675 public elementary schools	22.1%		19.4	4044^th of 4647 public elementary schools	13.0%	402	16.7	28.6	40.0	0.0	14.3	40.0	20.0	33.8	40.6	47.9	23.0	25.0	30.5	15.5
Venable Village Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	60160 Venable Rd	Fort Cavazos	76544	Bell County	Killeen Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(254) 336-1980	684	41	16.5	72.2%	140 (20.5%)	223 (32.6%)	224 (32.7%)	10 (1.5%)	1 (0.1%)	8 (1.2%)	78 (11.4%)	36.5	3039^th of 4675 public elementary schools	35.0%		46.3	2400^th of 4647 public elementary schools	48.4%	639								45.6	40.5	48.6	38.9	34.3	23.9	14.1	$10,147	$1,241	$8,906
Clifton Park Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1801 S 2nd St	Killeen	76541	Bell County	Killeen Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(254) 336-1580	990	65	15.1	87.3%	142 (14.3%)	367 (37.1%)	320 (32.3%)	19 (1.9%)	7 (0.7%)	21 (2.1%)	114 (11.5%)	32.7	3266^th of 4675 public elementary schools	30.1%		26.4	3609^th of 4647 public elementary schools	22.3%	343								47.8	31.1	44.1	39.1	27.6	36.3	8.8
Maxdale Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	2600 Westwood Dr	Killeen	76549	Bell County	Killeen Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(254) 336-2460	534	38	13.9	74.7%	58 (10.9%)	235 (44.0%)	146 (27.3%)	7 (1.3%)	4 (0.7%)	15 (2.8%)	69 (12.9%)	41.8	2715^th of 4675 public elementary schools	41.9%		36.5	3006^th of 4647 public elementary schools	35.3%	291								55.8	49.2	43.8	34.9	34.4	38.3	14.8	$10,022	$1,380	$8,642
Priority Charter Schools - Killeen	Public, Charter	K-4	405 S 2nd St	Killeen	76541	Bell County	Priority Charter Schools	Yes	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(254) 206-2013	19	4	4.9	84.2%	0 (0.0%)	7 (36.8%)	8 (42.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (21.1%)	68.7	1178^th of 4675 public elementary schools	74.8%					(n/a)								55.6	66.7		55.6	33.3
Meadows Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	423 27th St	Fort Cavazos	76544	Bell County	Killeen Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(254) 336-1870	864	56	15.5	40.9%	332 (38.4%)	163 (18.9%)	250 (28.9%)	13 (1.5%)	1 (0.1%)	22 (2.5%)	83 (9.6%)	70.8	1094^th of 4675 public elementary schools	76.6%		60.1	1601^st of 4647 public elementary schools	65.5%	507								60.3	55.9	66.7	50.0	50.2	57.6	32.4	$9,183	$1,158	$8,025
Willow Springs Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	2501 W Stan Schlueter Loop	Killeen	76549	Bell County	Killeen Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(254) 336-2020	658	48	13.6	81.8%	67 (10.2%)	317 (48.2%)	164 (24.9%)	15 (2.3%)	5 (0.8%)	9 (1.4%)	81 (12.3%)	30.6	3399^th of 4675 public elementary schools	27.3%		18.3	4109^th of 4647 public elementary schools	11.6%	710								43.1	34.0	31.3	48.6	26.7	34.6	15.0	$8,926	$1,245	$7,681
Clear Creek Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	4800 Washington St	Fort Cavazos	76544	Bell County	Killeen Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(254) 336-1550	781	49	16.0	73.8%	207 (26.5%)	193 (24.7%)	254 (32.5%)	6 (0.8%)	7 (0.9%)	18 (2.3%)	96 (12.3%)	64.2	1394^th of 4675 public elementary schools	70.2%		53.9	1951^st of 4647 public elementary schools	58.0%	557								62.5	48.0	61.0	45.5	43.3	65.4	25.6	$9,906	$1,376	$8,529
Reeces Creek Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	400 W Stan Schlueter Loop	Killeen	76542	Bell County	Killeen Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(254) 336-2150	868	57	15.2	77.6%	67 (7.7%)	397 (45.7%)	259 (29.8%)	24 (2.8%)	5 (0.6%)	21 (2.4%)	95 (10.9%)	28.2	3541^st of 4675 public elementary schools	24.3%		25	3694^th of 4647 public elementary schools	20.5%	153								26.6	44.1	37.3	22.0	36.4	43.2	12.7	$9,624	$1,397	$8,226
Killeen Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1608 E Rancier Ave	Killeen	76541	Bell County	Killeen Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(254) 336-1830	1,088	77	14.0	89.2%	120 (11.0%)	331 (30.4%)	510 (46.9%)	9 (0.8%)	8 (0.7%)	12 (1.1%)	98 (9.0%)	18	4134^th of 4675 public elementary schools	11.6%		12.3	4389^th of 4647 public elementary schools	5.6%	255		30.0			30.0			32.0	35.8	37.7	19.8	22.8	27.6	4.0

Frequently Asked Questions about Pershing Park Elementary

How many students attend Pershing Park Elementary?

In the 2023-24 school year, 1,003 students attended Pershing Park Elementary.

What is the racial makeup of Pershing Park Elementary?

Students at Pershing Park Elementary are 56% Hispanic, 27% African American, 8% White, 8% Two or more races.

Is Pershing Park Elementary a good school?

Pershing Park Elementary ranks in the bottom 22.1% of Texas elementary schools.

What district is Pershing Park Elementary in?

Killeen Independent School District (Isd)

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