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Enrollment
503
Elementary
DISTRICT 694 · STATE 519
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·KILLEEN ISD·NCES 482566002913
Brookhaven Elementary School
3221 HILLIARD AVE, KILLEEN, TX 76543 · (254) 336-1440 · Bell County
GRADES PK–05ELEMENTARY12-CITYTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL503 STUDENTS
D
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Scored higher than 14% of Texas public elementary schools
- C-Test scores Share of students meeting the state standard in reading, math, and other tested subjects, 2023-24 and 2024-25.
- CBeats expectations How far test scores land above or below what the share of low-income students predicts for a school in this state.
- FThree-year trend Change in reading and math proficiency over the last three test years.
Grades compare a school only with schools in the same state, because every state gives its own test. How grades work · Top-graded Texas public elementary schools
Student : Teacher
13.8:1
36 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 14.6:1 · STATE 15.1:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
79%
396 students
DISTRICT 64% · STATE 65%
Community
1
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-K | 42 | 8% |
| Kindergarten | 66 | 13% |
| Grade 1 | 72 | 14% |
| Grade 2 | 82 | 16% |
| Grade 3 | 74 | 15% |
| Grade 4 | 80 | 16% |
| Grade 5 | 87 | 17% |
This year's kindergarten class (66) is 24% smaller than its 5th grade class (87).
Student demographics
71%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 73% · STATE 63% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Test scores
STAAR 2025-26 . % Meets Grade Level or AboveReading
42.0%
TX avg 54.5% . +3.0pp since 2020
Mathematics
39.0%
TX avg 45.3% . +17.0pp since 2020
What this means: On the STAAR, Texas's statewide test, about 42 of every 100 students at this school read at grade level and about 39 of 100 do math at grade level. Across all Texas schools, those numbers are about 55 and 45. Reading scores are up about 3 points since 2020, while math scores are up about 17 points.
Performance levels, 2025-26
| Subject | Masters Grade Level | Meets Grade Level | Approaches Grade Level | Did Not Meet Grade Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 11.0% | 31.0% | 30.0% | 28.0% |
| Mathematics | 18.0% | 21.0% | 22.0% | 39.0% |
Share of tested students at each STAAR level. Each student counts in one level, so a row adds to about 100%.
STAAR results by year
| School year | Reading | Mathematics |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 42.0% | 39.0% |
| 2024-25 | 44.0% | 33.0% |
| 2023-24 | 36.0% | 37.0% |
| 2022-23 | 67.0% | 53.0% |
| 2021-22 | 53.0% | 59.0% |
| 2020-21 | 39.0% | 22.0% |
% Meets Grade Level or Above, all students and all tested grades.
Source: STAAR. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →
BeatsExpectations
Demographically-adjusted score · methodologyTier
AS EXPECTED
Performing as predicted given the school's student profile
Actual proficiency
33.2%
composite math + reading, all grades
Predicted
40.1%
based on TX schools with similar FRL share
Beats by
-6.9pp
below demographic expectation
What this means: About 33% of students here test proficient in math and reading, compared with the roughly 40% typical for Texas schools with a similar share of low-income students. BeatsExpectations measures results against demographically similar schools rather than by raw scores, and this school falls within the typical range, neither among Texas's top nor bottom 10%.
BeatsExpectations runs a per-state regression of proficiency on free/reduced-lunch share, then scores each school by residual. How this is calculated →
Schools most like Brookhaven Elementary School
Brookhaven Elementary School's state test result (33.2% proficient) is higher than 4 of the 5 schools below with a result.
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brookhaven Elementary School this school | 503 | 78.7% | 33.2% |
| Odyssey Academy - Texas City TEXAS CITY | 558 | 76.2% | 27.0% |
| Starrett Elementary School GRAND PRAIRIE | 479 | 77.9% | 27.4% |
| Maxdale Elementary School KILLEEN | 511 | 73.6% | 37.9% |
| Hay Branch Elementary School KILLEEN | 522 | 80.3% | 28.4% |
| Connally Primary School ELM MOTT | 498 | 84.1% | 23.3% |
Matched among Texas elementary schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where Brookhaven Elementary School ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Texas | In Bell County |
|---|---|---|---|
| State test proficiency ranked highest first | 33.2% | #3,349 of 4,401 | #47 of 54 |
| Math proficiency ranked highest first | 39.0% | #2,989 of 4,466 ▲ 488 | #34 of 55 ▲ 13 |
| Reading proficiency ranked highest first | 42.0% | #3,473 of 4,466 ▼ 346 | #48 of 55 ▼ 5 |
| 3-year test score change ranked biggest drop first | -19.5pp | #78 of 3,998 | #2 of 50 |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 503 | #2,505 of 4,938 | #38 of 62 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 13.8:1 | #1,390 of 4,622 | #14 of 57 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 70.9% | #442 of 4,628 | #19 of 57 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 78.7% | #2,044 of 4,789 | #9 of 59 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked steepest decline first | -23.1% | #927 of 2,838 | #10 of 33 |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
503
-106 (-17%) vs 2020
-18% since 2000-01, when it was 611
Student : Teacher
13.8:1
was 14.5:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 503 | 36.4 | 13.8:1 | 79% (396) |
| 2023-24 | 557 | 41.9 | 13.3:1 | 84% (466) |
| 2022-23 | 584 | 42.5 | 13.8:1 | 71% (415) |
| 2020-21 | 609 | 42 | 14.5:1 | 82% (501) |
| 2017-18 | 654 | 43.5 | 15.0:1 | 81% (532) |
| 2015-16 | 625 | 41 | 15.2:1 | 75% (466) |
| 2010-11 | 744 | 52 | 14.3:1 | 65% (483) |
| 2000-01 | 611 | 38 | 16.1:1 | 51% (313) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Brookhaven Elementary School.
Since 2017-18: students down 23% (654 to 503); teachers down 17% (43.5 to 36.4).
About Brookhaven Elementary School
Brookhaven Elementary School is a medium-sized elementary school in KILLEEN, Texas. The school serves 503 students in pre-K through 5 in 2024-25.
KILLEEN ISD is made up of 55 schools with 42,883 students in all.
Black students are the largest group at Brookhaven Elementary School, with 37% of enrollment. The next largest groups are 35% Hispanic, 13% White, and 12% multiracial. The school's Black share is 14 points above the 23% share among Bell County residents. Brookhaven Elementary School has a diversity index of 71%, compared with 70% for all US public school students.
Federal staffing data show 36.4 full-time-equivalent teachers at Brookhaven Elementary School and a ratio of 13.8:1. The average ratio among elementary schools in Texas is 15.1:1, higher than at this school. The count of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch equals 79% of enrollment. For comparison, public schools in Bell County average 57%.
Brookhaven Elementary School is graded D by allk12, scoring above 14% of Texas public elementary schools once test results, poverty-adjusted performance, and the recent trend are combined.
Brookhaven Elementary School posts an average proficiency rate on state tests of 33.2%, compared with a predicted 40.1%. It is not in the top or bottom 10% of Texas schools on BeatsExpectations.
In Bell County (population about 386,897), median household income is about $68,865, the share of adults with a bachelor's degree or higher is 27%, and about 11% of people live in poverty. A total of 130 public schools operate in Bell County, serving about 71,041 students.
The closest public school, Rancier Middle School, is about 0.2 miles from Brookhaven Elementary School. Within five miles are at least 8 other public schools. Brookhaven Elementary School is 2nd of 6 nearby schools by average proficiency rate.
Federal records code the school's setting as City: Mid-size.
The number of students dropped from 609 to 503 over 4 years.
Families, students, and staff can use this page to discuss sports schedules, lunch menus, and spirit week at Brookhaven Elementary School. Anyone with firsthand experience at this school can post or comment.
Bell County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
386,897
Census ACS
Median income
$68,865
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
27%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
11%
Below federal line
Schools in county
130
71,041 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in KILLEEN ISD
- Harker Heights High SchoolHigh · 2,192 students
- Robert M Shoemaker High SchoolHigh · 2,165 students
- Killeen High SchoolHigh · 2,083 students
- Chaparral High SchoolHigh · 2,031 students
- C E Ellison High SchoolHigh · 1,761 students
- Roy J Smith Middle SchoolMiddle · 1,135 students
Other schools in KILLEEN
- Robert M Shoemaker High SchoolHigh · 2,165 students
- Killeen High SchoolHigh · 2,083 students
- Chaparral High SchoolHigh · 2,031 students
- C E Ellison High SchoolHigh · 1,761 students
- Roy J Smith Middle SchoolMiddle · 1,135 students
- Killeen Elementary SchoolElementary · 1,091 students
Other Brookhaven Elementary schools
5 other US public schools in 6 states are named Brookhaven Elementary. Brookhaven Elementary School is the 3rd largest of the 6.
- Brookhaven Elementary SchoolMorgantown, WV · 550 students
- BROOKHAVEN ELEMENTARY SCHOOLBROOKHAVEN, NY · 515 students
- Brookhaven ElementaryPlacentia, CA · 482 students
- Brookhaven ElementaryRockville, MD · 436 students
- Brookhaven Elementary SchoolBROOKHAVEN, MS · 368 students
Nearby schools
- Rancier Middle School0.2 mi · 735
- Peebles Elementary School1.0 mi · 458
- Killeen High School1.4 mi · 2,083
- Bell Co J J Alternative Education Program1.4 mi · 1
- Killeen JJAEP1.4 mi · 1
- Bell County Inspire Academy1.4 mi · 44
Frequently asked questions
About Brookhaven Elementary SchoolHow many students attend Brookhaven Elementary School?
Brookhaven Elementary School enrolls approximately 503 students in grades PK-05.
What age range does Brookhaven Elementary School serve?
Brookhaven Elementary School serves students from grade PK through grade 05.
How many students per teacher at Brookhaven Elementary School?
Approximately 13.8:1 students per teacher at Brookhaven Elementary School.
What is the racial breakdown of students at Brookhaven Elementary School?
At Brookhaven Elementary School, the student body is approximately 13% White, 35% Hispanic, 37% Black, 0% Asian, 12% Two or more.
Is Brookhaven Elementary School public or private?
Brookhaven Elementary School is a public K-12 school, overseen by KILLEEN ISD.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.