Serving 567 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Richard E Cavazos Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 63% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 59% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 567 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 67%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 63% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 59% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Richard E Cavazos Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Richard E Cavazos Elementary School's student population of 567 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
567 students
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
School Rankings
Richard E Cavazos Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Richard E Cavazos Elementary School is 0.71, 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
#1553 out of 8096 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
39%
54%
Black
16%
13%
White
33%
24%
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
9%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
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 Richard E Cavazos Elementary School's ranking?
Richard E Cavazos Elementary School is ranked #1553 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
63% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Richard E Cavazos Elementary School?
567 students attend Richard E Cavazos Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
39% of Richard E Cavazos Elementary School students are Hispanic, 33% of students are White, 16% of students are Black, 9% 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 Richard E Cavazos Elementary School?
Richard E Cavazos Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Richard E Cavazos Elementary School offer ?
Richard E Cavazos Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Richard E Cavazos Elementary School part of?
Richard E Cavazos Elementary School is part of Killeen Independent School District.
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