OVETA CULP HOBBY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

OVETA CULP HOBBY EL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the KILLEEN ISD school district, located in FORT HOOD, TX with about 729 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 3rd 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 50 teachers, OVETA CULP HOBBY 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.

OVETA CULP HOBBY ELementary is a public school located on the Fort Hood (now Fort Cavazos) military installation in Texas, operating under the Killeen Independent School District (KISD). The school is named in honor of Oveta Culp Hobby, a distinguished figure who served as the first Secretary of the U.S. Department of Health, Education, and Welfare and the first director of the Women's Army Corps (WAC). Reflecting its location on a major military post, the school serves a student population largely composed of children from military families, fostering a community environment that understands the unique challenges and experiences of military life.

As part of the Killeen ISD, the school adheres to the district’s comprehensive academic curriculum while integrating programs designed to support the specific needs of transient military-connected students. The school emphasizes character development, academic achievement, and social-emotional growth, aiming to provide a stable and supportive learning environment. By maintaining close ties with the surrounding military installation and the broader Killeen community, OVETA CULP HOBBY ELementary focuses on preparing its students for success in a global society, supported by the district's extensive resources and educational standards.

For more information, contact OVETA CULP HOBBY EL at (254) 336-6500 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.