Serving 733 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Pat Carney 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 38% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (which is lower 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 85% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 733 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 85%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 38% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Pat Carney Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Pat Carney Elementary School's student population of 733 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 46 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
733 students
Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
School Rankings
Pat Carney 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 Pat Carney Elementary School is 0.72, 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
#5018 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
3%
6%
Hispanic
28%
54%
Black
42%
13%
White
15%
24%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
10%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Killeen Independent School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pat Carney Elementary School's ranking?
Pat Carney Elementary School is ranked #5018 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?
38% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Pat Carney Elementary School?
733 students attend Pat Carney Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Pat Carney Elementary School students are Black, 28% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are White, 10% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Pat Carney Elementary School?
Pat Carney Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Pat Carney Elementary School offer ?
Pat Carney Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Pat Carney Elementary School part of?
Pat Carney Elementary School is part of Killeen Independent School District.
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