SKIPCHA EL

515 PROSPECTOR TRL
HARKER HEIGHTS, TX 76548

www.killeenisd.org

925 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Skipcha Elementary School is a public school located in Harker Heights, Texas, serving students as part of the Killeen Independent School District (KISD). Situated in a residential area, the school functions as a core academic hub for the local community, emphasizing the district’s commitment to providing structured K-5 education. As part of KISD, the school aligns its curriculum and extracurricular programs with the district’s broader mission to prepare students for academic success and lifelong learning within a diverse and rapidly growing region.

The school is known for its role within the Harker Heights community, benefiting from the resources and organizational support of the Killeen Independent School District. Like other campuses in the district, Skipcha Elementary focuses on fostering a supportive learning environment that encourages student development through both rigorous classroom instruction and engagement in school-wide activities. Prospective parents and community members can utilize the district website to access information regarding enrollment, academic calendars, and school-specific news.

925

Total Students

59.9

Full-Time Teachers

15.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

49.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for SKIPCHA EL
Demographic	Student Count
White	278
Hispanic	271
Black	230
Asian	39
Two or More	97
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	8

White
278 (30.1 %)
Hispanic
271 (29.3 %)
Black
230 (24.9 %)
Two or More
97 (10.5 %)
Asian
39 (4.2 %)
Pacific Islander
8 (0.9 %)
American Indian
2 (0.2 %)

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)336-6690
Website:	http://www.killeenisd.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	925
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	59.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	372
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	85

* 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 82

Kindergarten 124

Grade 1 142

Grade 2 127

Grade 3 150

Grade 4 152

Grade 5 148

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for SKIPCHA EL
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	82
Kindergarten	124
Grade 1	142
Grade 2	127
Grade 3	150
Grade 4	152
Grade 5	148

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for SKIPCHA EL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	454	49.1%
Male	471	50.9%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)