At a glance
Reported students
522
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
35.31
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
14.8:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Texas elementary enrollment
50th percentile
Compared with 4,659 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
728
Hay Branch El: 522 reported students.
State peer staffing position
51st percentile
14.8:1 reported; state peer median 14.8:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 565
- Teachers (FTE)
- 38.97
- Student–teacher ratio
- 14.5:1
What the reported data says about Hay Branch El
Hay Branch El is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in Killeen. It is one of 55 current school records connected to Killeen ISD. NCES reports 522 students for 2024–25.
Among 4,659 elementary schools in Texas with comparable records, this school is close in size to the reported median of 519 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 50th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 14.8:1, close to the Texas median of 14.8:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Black (45%) and Hispanic or Latino (27.6%). English learners represent 3.4% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 11.3%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Hay Branch El
- 1How do the reported 14.8:1 student–teacher ratio and 35.31 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1.7 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 3.4%
- Students with disabilities
- 11.3%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 80.3%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1.7
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.5
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0.25
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White10.7%
- Hispanic27.6%
- Black45%
- Asian0.8%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.4%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander1.1%
- Multiracial14.4%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Killeen ISD
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Maxdale El
Elementary · Grades PK–05
511 reported students
Brookhaven El
Elementary · Grades PK–05
503 reported students
Montague Village El
Elementary · Grades PK–05
548 reported students
Clarke El
Elementary · Grades PK–03
481 reported students
Richard E Cavazos El
Elementary · Grades PK–05
567 reported students
Cedar Valley El
Elementary · Grades PK–05
570 reported students
Public schools near Hay Branch El
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brookhaven El Elementary · Killeen ISD | PK–05 | 503 | 2 mi |
| Harker Heights El Elementary · Killeen ISD | PK–05 | 706 | 2.2 mi |
| Peebles El Elementary · Killeen ISD | PK–05 | 458 | 2.8 mi |
| Ira Cross Jr El Elementary · Killeen ISD | PK–05 | 642 | 3 mi |
| Killeen El Elementary · Killeen ISD | PK–05 | 1,091 | 3.2 mi |
| Nolanville El Elementary · Killeen ISD | PK–05 | 619 | 3.8 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Hay Branch El
What grades does Hay Branch El serve?
Hay Branch El reports grades PK–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Killeen ISD.
How many students attend Hay Branch El?
Hay Branch El reported 522 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 50th percentile among 4,659 Texas elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 565 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Hay Branch El?
The calculated ratio is 14.8:1, based on 522 students and 35.31 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Texas median for the same school level is 14.8:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Hay Branch El a public, charter, or magnet school?
Hay Branch El is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Killeen ISD attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Hay Branch El students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
80.3% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Hay Branch El in?
Hay Branch El is part of Killeen ISD, based in Killeen, TX, which operates 55 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Hay Branch El?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Brookhaven El (2 mi), Harker Heights El (2.2 mi), Peebles El (2.8 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.