West Ward Elementary School
Killeen, TX 76541
Phone: (254) 336-1830
Fax: (254) 520-1024
District: Killeen Independent School District
GreatSchools Rating
public • Grades PK-5 • 541 students
Killeen's West Ward Elementary School serves grades PK-5 in the Killeen Independent School District. Based on its state test results, it has received a GreatSchools Rating of 2 out of 10.
West Ward Elementary School is a public school in the Killeen Independent School District located in Killeen, TX. The principal of West Ward Elementary School is Maureen Adams. As of 2015, the students are 38% Hispanic; 34.7% Black, non-Hispanic; 16.6% White, non-Hispanic; 7.9% Multiracial; 1% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander; and 1% Asian/Pacific Islander. 87.9% of students are participating in a free or reduced-price lunch program. 17.6% of students are english learners.
Student Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | School | District | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 38% | 28.1% | 51.8% |
| Black, non-Hispanic | 34.7% | 33.6% | 12.7% |
| White, non-Hispanic | 16.6% | 26.5% | 29.5% |
| Multiracial | 7.9% | 6.9% | 1.9% |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 1% | 1.5% | 0.1% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1% | 2.6% | 3.7% |
| Native American or Native Alaskan | — | 0.5% | 0.4% |
Student Subgroups
| Subgroup | School | District | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students participating in a free or reduced-price lunch program | 87.9% | 57.3% | 60.1% |
| English learners | 17.6% | 8.3% | 17.5% |
| # | Name | Type | City | State | Overall Rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Glenwood | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Killeen | TX | 4.6 mi | |
| 2 | Savannah Heights | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Killeen | TX | 5.3 mi | |
| 3 | Timber Ridge Estates | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Killeen | TX | 5.7 mi | |
| 4 | Spanish Oaks | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Killeen | TX | 5.8 mi | |
| 5 | White Rock Estates | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Killeen | TX | 5.8 mi | |
| 6 | Skipcha Mountain Estates | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Harker Heights | TX | 6.7 mi | |
| 7 | Knights Ridge | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Harker Heights | TX | 7.3 mi | |
| 8 | Evergreen Estates | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Harker Heights | TX | 8 mi | |
| 9 | Copperas Cove | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Copperas Cove | TX | 8.7 mi | |
| 10 | Heartwood Park | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Copperas Cove | TX | 10.4 mi | |
| 11 | Skyline Flats | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Copperas Cove | TX | 12.7 mi | |
| 12 | Northcliffe | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Belton | TX | 15.2 mi | |
| 13 | Oak View | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Belton | TX | 17 mi | |
| 14 | Mill creek | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Salado | TX | 18.1 mi | |
| 15 | Anderson Mill | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Austin | TX | 47.1 mi |
| # | Name | City | State | Overall Rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | East Rancier Road | Killeen | TX | 2.9 mi | |
| 2 | Elms street | Killeen | TX | 3.7 mi | |
| 3 | Harker Heights | Harker Heights | TX | 5.9 mi | |
| 4 | North Side | Copperas Cove | TX | 11.1 mi | |
| 5 | Main street | Salado | TX | 17.2 mi |
| Base | Distance |
|---|---|
| Fort Hood | 1.7 mi. |
