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HARKER HEIGHTS EL

726 S ANN BLVD, HARKER HEIGHTS, TX 76548KILLEEN ISD →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades PK–05Non-Charter
724
Students
Total enrolled
$13,583
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↓ 5% vs nat'l
14.6 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↓ 5% vs nat'l
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Large public school
Serves 724 students in grades PK–05 in HARKER HEIGHTS, Texas.
Near-average funding
District spends $13,583 per pupil — close to the national average of $14,347.
14.6 : 1 student-teacher ratio
This is near the national average of 15.4:1.
About This School

HARKER HEIGHTS EL is a large elementary in HARKER HEIGHTS, Texas, serving grades PK–05 with 724 students. The district invests $13,583 per student — close to the national average of $14,347, with a 14.6:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm. About 85% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic challenges in the surrounding community.

Student Body & Demographics at HARKER HEIGHTS EL

724
Total Students
14.6 : 1
Student:Teacher
85%
Free Lunch
50
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (PK–05) are served by this school
Gender Distribution367 male · 357 female
51%
49%
Male 51%Female 49%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility85%
National avg 52% · 613 students
Student Composition
19%
47%
19%
10%
Asian1%
White19%
Hispanic / Latino47%
Black19%
Multiracial10%
Pacific Islander2%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 482566002869

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$13,583Near avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$13,583
State avg
$18,277
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$5,976
Student Support$2,581
Administration$1,630
Operations$2,037
Other$1,358
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $13,583 spent per student, an estimated $6,017 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
55%
20%
State government
54.7%
Local (property tax)
19.6%
Federal programs
25.7%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Worth Considering
  • 85% of students on free or reduced lunch — a high share that can indicate resource pressure
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
KILLEEN ELCLIFTON PARK ELPERSHING PARK ELALICE W DOUSE EL
+13 more
↓
Middle
ROY J SMITH MIDDLENOLAN MIDDLECHARLES E PATTERSON MIDDLEPALO ALTO MIDDLE
+3 more
↓
High School
HARKER HEIGHTS H SROBERT M SHOEMAKER H SKILLEEN H SCHAPARRAL H S
+2 more
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelElementary
GradesPK – 05
Location—
CountyBell County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictKILLEEN ISD →
Phone: (254)336-2050
NCES ID: 482566002869
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in HARKER HEIGHTS seeking a public elementary school, especially those prioritizing a diverse, community-focused learning environment. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in KILLEEN ISD
High
HARKER HEIGHTS H S
2,359 students · 09–12
35% FRL
High
ROBERT M SHOEMAKER H S
2,175 students · 09–12
60% FRL
High
KILLEEN H S
2,076 students · 09–12
69% FRL
High
CHAPARRAL H S
1,711 students · 09–12
44% FRL
High
C E ELLISON H S
1,682 students · 09–12
57% FRL
Mid
ROY J SMITH MIDDLE
1,327 students · 06–08
59% FRL
Mid
NOLAN MIDDLE
1,178 students · 06–08
48% FRL
Elem
KILLEEN EL
1,135 students · PK–05
● 36 opp76% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
726 S ANN BLVD, HARKER HEIGHTS, TX 76548
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Elementary
1
How is early reading and literacy taught?
Look for evidence-based, structured approaches
2
How does the school communicate with families?
Frequency, channels, translation support
3
What support exists for students who fall behind?
Tutoring, intervention programs, IEPs
4
What's the average class size here?
National avg is ~23 for elementary
5
What before/after-school programs are available?
Important for working parents
6
How is student social-emotional wellbeing supported?
Counselors, community circles, conflict resolution
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.