Choosing the best possible elementary school is critical to a child’s foundational development. In Texas, public school districts adopt curriculum standards set by the State Board of Education. The current standards, called Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills, outline what students should be able to learn and do in each course or grade. The curriculum is structured around the fundamentals of mathematics, science, social studies, language arts, music and reading.
We are making this task easier for you by comparing two above average elementary schools: Venable Village Elementary School and Killeen Elementary School. We compiled relevant data for you to be able to make an informed decision. Both schools are under the jurisdiction of the KILLEEN ISD.
Venable Village Elementary School has a regular student population of 596 with a 14.6 students/teacher ratio while Killeen Elementary School has 1,089 students and a student-teacher ratio of 14.8 students/teacher ratio.
Venable Village Elementary School was accorded a State accountability rating of C (70-79) based on three domains: student achievement, school progress and closing the gaps. Scores are scaled from 0 to 100 to align with letter grades. The school scored 72 in student achievement, 74 in school progress and 82 in closing performance gaps. It scored 76 overall in post-secondary readiness, a broad term that refers to student preparedness to undertake multiple pathways after graduation, or specifically, their preparedness for college education.
On the other hand, Killeen Elementary School also earned a State accountability rating of C. The school posted 58 in student achievement, 76 in school progress, 77 in closing performance gaps and 76 overall in post-secondary readiness.
| Rating |
C
Average
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|---|---|
| Student Achievement | 72 |
| Student Progress | 74 |
| Closing Performance Gaps | 82 |
| Overall | 76 |
A distinction designation acknowledges districts and campuses for outstanding achievement based on the outcomes of several performance indicators. Distinction designations are awarded for achievement in several areas and are based on performance relative to a group of campuses of similar type, size, grade span, and student demographics.
Venable Village Elementary School's one out of seven distinction is in 25% closing performance gaps. Killeen Elementary School did not earn any distinction.
| Distinctions |
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| Distinctions | 0/7 |
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Based on Racial/Ethnic Groups, African Americans comprise the biggest group at Venable Village Elementary School. They make up for 35.57% of student population, followed by Hispanics (30.37%), Whites or Caucasians (17.79%), Two or More Races (12.58%), Asians (1.85%) and Native Americans (0.17%).
The student population at Killeen Elementary School is also predominantly by Hispanics at 48.39%, followed by African Americans (30.85%), Whites or Caucasians (9.92%), Two or More Races (8.26%), Native Americans (0.55%) and Asians (0.46%).
Based on household incomes, the Venable Village Elementary School’s economically disadvantaged students is significantly lower at 63.76% compared to 81.63% at Killeen Elementary School.
In terms of Limited English Proficiency (LEP), a term used in the United States that refers to a person who is not fluent in the English Language, mainly because it is not their native language, Venable Village Elementary School has 48 English Language Learners or ELLS or about 8.05% of student population. Killeen Elementary School has significantly more ELLs at 338 or about 31.04% of student population.
Venable Village Elementary School’s bilingual students comprise 6.71%, gifted and talented students, 1.01%, while 16.44% are in the special education program. Killeen Elementary School bilingual students comprise 30.39%, gifted and talented students, 0.64%, and 24.06% are in the special education program.
| Racial/Ethnic Groups | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| African American | 35.57% | 212 |
| Hispanic | 30.37% | 181 |
| White | 17.79% | 106 |
| Asian | 1.85% | 11 |
| Native American | 0.17% | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 12.58% | 75 |
| Total Students | 100.00% | 596 |
| Eco Disadvantaged | 63.76% | 380 |
| Limited English Proficiency | 8.05% | 48 |
| Total Students | 100% | 596 |
| Racial/Ethnic Groups | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| African American | 30.85% | 336 |
| Hispanic | 48.39% | 527 |
| White | 9.92% | 108 |
| Asian | 0.46% | 5 |
| Native American | 0.55% | 6 |
| Two or More Races | 8.26% | 90 |
| Total Students | 100.00% | 1,089 |
| Eco Disadvantaged | 81.63% | 889 |
| Limited English Proficiency | 31.04% | 338 |
| Total Students | 100% | 1,089 |
| Program | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| Bilingual | 6.71% | 40 |
| Gifted & Talented | 1.01% | 6 |
| Special Education | 16.44% | 98 |
| Teacher Student Ratio | 2.45% | 15 |
| Total Students | 100% | 596 |
| Program | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| Bilingual | 30.39% | 331 |
| Gifted & Talented | 0.64% | 7 |
| Special Education | 24.06% | 262 |
| Teacher Student Ratio | 1.36% | 15 |
| Total Students | 100% | 1,089 |
40 teachers employed at Venable Village Elementary School have been teaching in the school for an average of about 5.5 years with individual teaching experience averaging 6.9 years. The 73 teachers at Killeen Elementary School have been serving the school for an average of 9.6 years with individual teaching experience averaging 11.2 years.
Of its teaching staff, Venable Village Elementary School has one teacher only serving the school for over 30 years, has three teachers serving the school for 20-30 years, six teachers have worked for 11-20 years, eight teachers have worked for 6-10 years, while 21 teachers have been serving the school for over 1-5 years, including two beginning teachers. Killeen Elementary School has two teachers serving the school for over 30 years, has 12 teachers serving the school for 20-30 years, 20 teachers have worked for 11-20 years, 18 teachers have worked for 6-10 years, while 18 teachers have been serving the school for over 1-5 years, including five beginning teachers.
In both schools, female teachers outnumber the male teachers. At Venable Village Elementary School there are 35 female teachers and five male teachers. Of its teaching staff, four special education teachers are being assisted by 14 teachers aides or paraprofessionals. In addition to its teaching staff, the school has three staff members in the school administration department and six more working as school support staff.
At Killeen Elementary School there are 66 female teachers and six male teachers. Of its teaching staff, 13 special education teachers are being assisted by 33 teachers aides or paraprofessionals. In addition to its teaching staff, the school has three staff members in the school administration department and ten more working as school support staff.
| Metric | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Over 30 years | 2.44% | 1 |
| 20 - 30 years | 7.09% | 3 |
| 10 - 20 years | 14.18% | 6 |
| 6 - 10 years | 19.07% | 8 |
| 1- 5 years | 52.32% | 21 |
| Beginning Teacher | 4.65% | 2 |
| Teacher Experience Average | 6.9 yrs | |
| Teacher Tenure Average | 5.5 yrs | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 41 |
| Metric | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Over 30 years | 2.58% | 2 |
| 20 - 30 years | 16.82% | 12 |
| 10 - 20 years | 26.46% | 20 |
| 6 - 10 years | 23.74% | 18 |
| 1- 5 years | 23.74% | 18 |
| Beginning Teacher | 6.65% | 5 |
| Teacher Experience Average | 11.2 yrs | |
| Teacher Tenure Average | 9.6 yrs | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 74 |
| Type | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Female Teachers | 85.57% | 35 |
| Male Teachers | 14.18% | 6 |
| School Admin | 3 | |
| School Support | 7 | |
| Edu Aids | 14 | |
| Special Education | 4 | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 41 |
| Type | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Female Teachers | 90.77% | 67 |
| Male Teachers | 9.23% | 7 |
| School Admin | 3 | |
| School Support | 10 | |
| Edu Aids | 32 | |
| Special Education | 12 | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 74 |
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