HAY BRANCH EL

(254)336-2080

www.killeenisd.org

522 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Hay Branch Elementary School is a public school located in Killeen, Texas, serving students as part of the Killeen Independent School District (KISD). Situated on Westcliff Road, the school operates within a district known for serving a diverse student population, heavily influenced by the proximity of the Fort Cavazos (formerly Fort Hood) military installation. Like other schools in the KISD system, Hay Branch is committed to providing a comprehensive educational foundation, focusing on academic growth, social-emotional development, and preparing students for success in their middle school years and beyond.

The school environment typically emphasizes community engagement and military-family support, which are hallmarks of the Killeen school district. By utilizing the resources and curriculum standards established by KISD, Hay Branch Elementary works to foster a supportive learning atmosphere that addresses the unique needs of its students. Parents and community members can stay informed about the school’s specific programs, academic calendars, and district policies by visiting the official Killeen Independent School District website at [www.killeenisd.org](http://www.killeenisd.org).

522

Total Students

35.3

Full-Time Teachers

14.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

80.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for HAY BRANCH EL
Demographic	Student Count
White	56
Hispanic	144
Black	235
Asian	4
Two or More	75
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	6

Black
235 (45.0%)
Hispanic
144 (27.6%)
Two or More
75 (14.4%)
White
56 (10.7%)
Pacific Islander
6 (1.1%)
Asian
4 (0.8%)
American Indian
2 (0.4%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	KILLEEN ISD
Phone:	(254)336-2080
Website:	http://www.killeenisd.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	522
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	35.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	411
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	8

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 53

Kindergarten 78

Grade 1 83

Grade 2 78

Grade 3 80

Grade 4 77

Grade 5 73

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for HAY BRANCH EL
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	53
Kindergarten	78
Grade 1	83
Grade 2	78
Grade 3	80
Grade 4	77
Grade 5	73

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for HAY BRANCH EL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	259	49.6%
Male	263	50.4%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)