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#3566 of 8,552 schools in TX
Top 42% in state
Hettie Halstead EL
Elementary School · Copperas Cove ISD · Copperas Cove, TX
A Copperas Cove ISD elementary school where students score 5 points above what's typical for similar communities.
910 N MAIN ST, Copperas Cove, TX 76522
- Math 46% vs TX 44% (2024)
- Reading 55% vs TX 54% (2024)
- 12.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Hettie Halstead EL score 50% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 45%).
2024 STAAR proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 6 points since 2020, reaching 51% in 2024.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 64% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 64% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 30 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
68.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Hettie Halstead EL sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 45Car-Dependent
- Bike 38Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,673/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Copperas Cove), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$70,629
Median home value
$174,000
Median rent
$1,029/mo
College educated
20.5%
Homeownership
61.5%
Poverty rate
8.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 76522; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wee Care SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 0.7 mi | 7 | Compare → |
| Fairview/miss Jewell ELEnrollment path unverified | 7.1 | K–5 | 1.1 mi | 504 | Compare → |
| J L Williams/lovett Ledger ELEnrollment path unverified | 5.3 | K–5 | 1.1 mi | 697 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Copperas Cove ISD
- Schools in district
- 11
- Rank in district
- #4 of 11
- District spending per student
- $12,315NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 19.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Hettie Halstead EL is listed in COPPERAS COVE ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Hettie Halstead EL
Hettie Halstead EL is a public elementary school in Copperas Cove, TX, part of Copperas Cove ISD, serving approximately 399 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 12.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #3,566 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Hettie Halstead EL
What grades does Hettie Halstead EL serve?
Hettie Halstead EL serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Hettie Halstead EL?
Hettie Halstead EL has an enrollment of approximately 399 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hettie Halstead EL?
The student-teacher ratio at Hettie Halstead EL is 12.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Hettie Halstead EL rank in TX?
Hettie Halstead EL ranks #3,566 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is Hettie Halstead EL's MySchoolScout rating?
Hettie Halstead EL has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Hettie Halstead EL?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Hettie Halstead EL has 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Hettie Halstead EL a charter school?
No, Hettie Halstead EL is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Hettie Halstead EL a Title I school?
No, Hettie Halstead EL is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Hettie Halstead EL?
68.2% of students at Hettie Halstead EL qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 399
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 32
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Coryell County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 30.1%
- Phone
- (254) 547-3440
- Area population (ZIP 76522)
- 41,895
- Area average commute
- 28.2 min
- Area median age
- 33.9
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 STAAR · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 STAAR. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 STAAR · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 STAAR. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 76522; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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