CLARKE EL

51600 COMMANCHE AVE
FORT CAVAZOS, TX 76544

www.killeenisd.org

481 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 3rd

School Overview

Clarke Elementary School is a public school located in Fort Hood (now officially designated as Fort Cavazos), Texas, and is part of the Killeen Independent School District. Serving a military-connected community, the school is uniquely positioned to support the families of service members stationed at the installation. The campus is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that addresses the specific academic and social-emotional needs of students in a transient, military-focused setting.

As part of the Killeen ISD, Clarke Elementary aligns with the district’s mission to provide comprehensive educational opportunities, ranging from core academics to enrichment programs. The school emphasizes student achievement, character development, and community engagement. By leveraging its proximity to the installation, Clarke Elementary often integrates programs and activities that help students build resilience and find stability, ensuring they receive a high-quality education despite the frequent transitions common in military life.

481

Total Students

34.7

Full-Time Teachers

13.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

68.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for CLARKE EL
Demographic	Student Count
White	158
Hispanic	141
Black	88
Asian	9
Two or More	74
American Indian	4
Pacific Islander	7

White
158 (32.8%)
Hispanic
141 (29.3%)
Black
88 (18.3%)
Two or More
74 (15.4%)
Asian
9 (1.9%)
Pacific Islander
7 (1.5%)
American Indian
4 (0.8%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	KILLEEN ISD
Phone:	(254)336-1510
Website:	http://www.killeenisd.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 3rd
Total Students:	481
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	34.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	203
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	127

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 153

Kindergarten 86

Grade 1 91

Grade 2 85

Grade 3 66

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for CLARKE EL
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	153
Kindergarten	86
Grade 1	91
Grade 2	85
Grade 3	66

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for CLARKE EL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	243	50.5%
Male	238	49.5%

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