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College Heights Elementary School (Closed 2013)

1450 North 17th St
Abilene, TX 79601
(School attendance zone shown in map)
College Heights Elementary School serves 335 students in grades Kindergarten-5. 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 85-89% (which was higher than the Texas state average of 83%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 85-89% (which was approximately equal to the Texas state average of 88%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 was higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
335 students
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (TX)
(11-12)
85-89%
83%
(11-12)
85-89%
88%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
67%
53%
Black
10%
13%
White
19%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
0.51
Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
85-89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 83% TX state average), while 85-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 88% TX state average).
How many students attend College Heights Elementary School?
335 students attend College Heights Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of College Heights Elementary School students are Hispanic, 19% of students are White, 10% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of College Heights Elementary School?
College Heights Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does College Heights Elementary School offer ?
College Heights Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is College Heights Elementary School part of?
College Heights Elementary School is part of Abilene Independent School District.

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