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Enrollment
912
Elementary
DISTRICT 694 · STATE 519
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·KILLEEN ISD·NCES 482566002874
Meadows Elementary School
423 27TH ST, FORT CAVAZOS, TX 76544 · (254) 336-1870 · Bell County
GRADES PK–05ELEMENTARY21-SUBURBTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL912 STUDENTS
Student : Teacher
15.5:1
59 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 14.6:1 · STATE 15.1:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
41%
378 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 | 133 | 15% |
| Kindergarten | 106 | 12% |
| Grade 1 | 80 | 9% |
| Grade 2 | 70 | 8% |
| Grade 3 | 80 | 9% |
| Grade 4 | 234 | 26% |
| Grade 5 | 209 | 23% |
This year's kindergarten class (106) is 49% smaller than its 5th grade class (209).
Student demographics
72%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
60.0%
TX avg 54.5% . +43.0pp since 2020
Mathematics
43.0%
TX avg 45.3% . +16.0pp since 2020
What this means: On the STAAR, Texas's statewide test, about 60 of every 100 students at this school read at grade level and about 43 of 100 do math at grade level. Across all Texas schools, those numbers are about 55 and 45. Reading scores are up about 43 points since 2020, while math scores are up about 16 points.
Performance levels, 2025-26
| Subject | Masters Grade Level | Meets Grade Level | Approaches Grade Level | Did Not Meet Grade Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 31.0% | 29.0% | 22.0% | 18.0% |
| Mathematics | 19.0% | 24.0% | 31.0% | 26.0% |
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 | 60.0% | 43.0% |
| 2024-25 | 66.0% | 50.0% |
| 2023-24 | 62.0% | 56.0% |
| 2022-23 | 56.0% | 39.0% |
| 2021-22 | 56.0% | 38.0% |
| 2020-21 | 17.0% | 27.0% |
% 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
53.6%
composite math + reading, all grades
Predicted
56.0%
based on TX schools with similar FRL share
Beats by
-2.4pp
below demographic expectation
What this means: About 54% of students here test proficient in math and reading, compared with the roughly 56% 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 Meadows Elementary School
Meadows Elementary School's state test result (53.6% proficient) is higher than 3 of the 5 schools below with a result.
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meadows Elementary School this school | 912 | 41.4% | 53.6% |
| Atascocita Springs Elementary School HUMBLE | 917 | 41.9% | 49.6% |
| Ruth Cherry Elementary School ROYSE CITY | 772 | 47.4% | 38.3% |
| Bradley Elementary School SPRING | 948 | 37.6% | 56.6% |
| Louis G Lobit Elementary School LEAGUE CITY | 774 | 38.8% | 59.8% |
| Judith L Harlow Elementary School ANNA | 731 | 44.2% | 47.5% |
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 Meadows Elementary School ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Texas | In Bell County |
|---|---|---|---|
| State test proficiency ranked highest first | 53.6% | #1,157 of 4,401 | #5 of 54 |
| Math proficiency ranked highest first | 43.0% | #2,523 of 4,466 ▼ 896 | #24 of 55 ▼ 13 |
| Reading proficiency ranked highest first | 60.0% | #1,447 of 4,466 ▼ 464 | #12 of 55 ▼ 9 |
| 3-year test score change ranked biggest gain first | +4.0pp | #2,287 of 3,998 | #26 of 50 |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 912 | #198 of 4,938 | #6 of 62 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 15.5:1 | #2,891 of 4,622 | #36 of 57 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 72.2% | #317 of 4,628 | #11 of 57 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 41.4% | #3,893 of 4,789 | #49 of 59 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked fastest growth first | +7.3% | #876 of 1,307 | #5 of 13 |
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
912
+160 (+21%) vs 2020
+2% since 1990-91, when it was 896
Student : Teacher
15.5:1
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 | 912 | 58.9 | 15.5:1 | 41% (378) |
| 2023-24 | 864 | 55.6 | 15.6:1 | 41% (353) |
| 2022-23 | 830 | 51 | 16.3:1 | 40% (331) |
| 2020-21 | 752 | 52 | 14.5:1 | 35% (266) |
| 2017-18 | 850 | 53.2 | 16.0:1 | 31% (266) |
| 2015-16 | 686 | 47 | 14.6:1 | 32% (217) |
| 2010-11 | 848 | 55 | 15.4:1 | 31% (266) |
| 2000-01 | 703 | 45 | 15.6:1 | 46% (323) |
| 1990-91 | 896 | 45 | 19.9:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Meadows Elementary School.
Since 2017-18: students up 7% (850 to 912); teachers up 11% (53.2 to 58.9).
About Meadows Elementary School
Meadows Elementary School is a public high-enrollment elementary school in FORT CAVAZOS, Texas. The school counted 912 students in 2024-25, covering pre-K through 5. That puts enrollment 76% larger than the 519-student average for elementary schools in Texas.
Across its 55 schools, KILLEEN ISD enrolls 42,883 students. Meadows Elementary School is one of those schools.
The largest racial or ethnic group at Meadows Elementary School is White, with 36% of students. Next come 31% Hispanic, 22% Black, and 9% multiracial. The county population is about 49% White. The diversity index for Meadows Elementary School is 72%. For US public schools as a whole it is 70%.
Meadows Elementary School has a student-to-teacher ratio of 15.5:1, with 58.9 full-time-equivalent teachers. The average for elementary schools in Texas is about 15.1:1. A common income measure, free or reduced-price lunch eligibility, is 41% at Meadows Elementary School. Across public schools in Bell County, the average is 57%.
The BeatsExpectations prediction for Meadows Elementary School is 56.0%, and its average proficiency rate across its state test results is 53.6%.
American Community Survey estimates for Bell County show that the median household earns about $68,865 a year, about 27% of adults have at least a bachelor's degree, and the poverty rate is about 11%. Across Bell County, 130 public schools serve about 71,041 students.
Among nearby public schools, Venable Village Elementary School is closest at about 1.2 miles. In all, at least 8 other public schools sit within five miles of Meadows Elementary School. On state test proficiency, Meadows Elementary School ranks 1st in a group of 8 nearby schools.
Under the NCES locale system, Meadows Elementary School is Suburb: Large.
Since 2020-21, enrollment has grown 21%, from 752 to 912. Students per teacher increased from 14.5 in 2020-21 to 15.5 in 2024-25.
On allk12, people connected to Meadows Elementary School can post about athletics, class schedules, and weather closures. Current and former families are welcome to add their experience.
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 FORT CAVAZOS
- Killeen ISD Early College High SchoolHigh · 960 students
- Audie Murphy Middle SchoolMiddle · 768 students
- Oveta Culp Hobby Elementary SchoolElementary · 730 students
- Clear Creek Elementary SchoolElementary · 696 students
- Venable Village Elementary SchoolElementary · 597 students
- Montague Village Elementary SchoolElementary · 548 students
Other Meadows Elementary schools
10 other US public schools in 7 states are named Meadows Elementary. Meadows Elementary School is the largest of the 11.
- Meadows Elementary SchoolMEADOWS PLACE, TX · 425 students
- Meadows Elementary SchoolPLANO, TX · 414 students
- Meadows ElementaryLacey, WA · 765 students
- Meadows ElementaryValencia, CA · 729 students
- Meadows ElementaryMillbrae, CA · 360 students
Nearby schools
- Venable Village Elementary School1.2 mi · 597
- Richard Milburn Alter H S (killeen)1.6 mi · 136
- Priority Charter Schools - Killeen1.7 mi · 76
- Pershing Park Elementary School1.8 mi · 934
- Killeen Elementary School2.3 mi · 1,091
- Clifton Park Elementary School2.3 mi · 875
Frequently asked questions
About Meadows Elementary SchoolHow many students attend Meadows Elementary School?
Meadows Elementary School enrolls approximately 912 students in grades PK-05.
Is Meadows Elementary School an elementary, middle, or high school?
Meadows Elementary School is an elementary school covering grades PK-05.
How many teachers does Meadows Elementary School have?
Meadows Elementary School employs 59 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 15.5:1.
What is the student diversity at Meadows Elementary School?
Student demographics at Meadows Elementary School are roughly 36% White, 31% Hispanic, 22% Black, 2% Asian, 9% Two or more.
What district is Meadows Elementary School in?
Meadows Elementary School is part of KILLEEN ISD.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.