Serving 934 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Pershing Park 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 25% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 934 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 92%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Pershing Park Elementary School's student population of 934 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 69 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
934 students
Total Classroom Teachers
69 teachers
School Rankings
Pershing Park 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 Pershing Park 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
#7059 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
56%
54%
Black
26%
13%
White
8%
24%
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
7%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)28.6%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pershing Park Elementary School's ranking?
Pershing Park Elementary School is ranked #7059 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 35% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Pershing Park Elementary School?
934 students attend Pershing Park Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Pershing Park Elementary School students are Hispanic, 26% of students are Black, 8% of students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Pershing Park Elementary School?
Pershing Park Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Pershing Park Elementary School offer ?
Pershing Park Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Pershing Park Elementary School part of?
Pershing Park Elementary School is part of Killeen Independent School District.
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