Academics
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Students at Keene EL score 42% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 43%).
2021 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 13-year record (2009–2021), then recovered 9 points since 2018, reaching 42% in 2021.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 61% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 62% (multi-year average, 2009-2021)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 26 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
73.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Keene EL sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Dallas-Fort Worth map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 12Car-Dependent
- Bike 23Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average656/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Keene), 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
$50,000
Median home value
$223,400
Median rent
$939/mo
College educated
27.6%
Homeownership
44.5%
Poverty rate
16%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 76059; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sycamore AcademyPrivate · tuition | 4.8private | 1–12 | 0.8 mi | 159 | Compare → |
| Santa Fe ELEnrollment path unverified | 6.4 | PK–4 | 3.2 mi | 376 | Compare → |
| Irving ELEnrollment path unverified | 6.0 | PK–4 | 3.6 mi | 392 | Compare → |
| Adams ELEnrollment path unverified | 4.3 | PK–4 | 4.4 mi | 371 | 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.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Keene ISD
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #4 of 4
- District spending per student
- $12,228NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 10.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Keene EL is listed in KEENE ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Keene EL
Keene EL is a public elementary school in Keene, TX, part of Keene ISD, serving approximately 259 students in grades Pre-K-2nd with a 13.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 out of 10 and ranks #7,233 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Keene EL
What grades does Keene EL serve?
Keene EL serves students in grades Pre-K through 2nd.
How many students attend Keene EL?
Keene EL has an enrollment of approximately 259 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Keene EL?
The student-teacher ratio at Keene EL is 13.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Keene EL rank in TX?
Keene EL ranks #7,233 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is Keene EL's MySchoolScout rating?
Keene EL has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 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 Keene EL?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Keene EL has 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Is Keene EL a charter school?
No, Keene EL is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Keene EL a Title I school?
No, Keene EL is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Keene EL?
73.7% of students at Keene 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
- Pre-K – 2nd
- Enrollment
- 259
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 19
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- Johnson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 19.3%
- Phone
- (817) 774-5323
- Area population (ZIP 76059)
- 5,333
- Area average commute
- 25.1 min
- Area median age
- 32.1
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 · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- 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 76059; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2021; directory SY 2023–24
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