PERSHING PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

PERSHING PARK EL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the KILLEEN ISD school district, located in KILLEEN, TX with about 609 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 43 teachers, PERSHING PARK EL has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

PERSHING PARK ELementary, located at 1500 W. Central Texas Expressway, is a campus within the Killeen Independent School District (KISD) in Killeen, Texas. As part of one of the largest school districts in the region, the school serves a diverse student population, often reflecting the unique demographic makeup of the Killeen area, which includes many families connected to the nearby Fort Cavazos military installation. The school is dedicated to providing a foundational academic experience, focusing on core curriculum standards while fostering a supportive learning environment for elementary-aged children.

Like other schools in the Killeen ISD, PERSHING PARK ELementary places an emphasis on student growth, character development, and community engagement. The campus works to equip students with the necessary tools for academic success as they transition to middle school, utilizing district-wide resources and programs. For families seeking specific details regarding school schedules, extracurricular activities, or campus-specific policies, the school’s information is maintained through the official [Killeen ISD website](http://www.killeenisd.org).

For more information, contact PERSHING PARK EL at (254) 336-1790 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

1500 W CENTRAL TX EXPWY
KILLEEN, TX 76549-1220
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PERSHING PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in KILLEEN, TX with about 609 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Texas

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
KILLEEN ISD
Total Students:
609
Teachers:
43.89
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 609 students

Hispanic/Latino
53.7%
Black or African American
19.2%
White
15.3%
Two or more races
7.4%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
1.8%
Asian
1.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native
1.0%

Female
50.7%
Male
49.3%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.