Serving 579 students in grades Kindergarten-5, House Creek Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 67% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 68% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 579 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 64%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 67% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 68% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
House Creek Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
House Creek Elementary School's student population of 579 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
579 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
House Creek Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of House Creek Elementary School is 0.74, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#892 out of 8096 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
29%
53%
Black
17%
13%
White
36%
25%
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
15%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is House Creek Elementary School's ranking?
House Creek Elementary School is ranked #892 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are House Creek Elementary School often compared to?
House Creek Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hettie Halstead Elementary School, Lakewood Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
67% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 68% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend House Creek Elementary School?
579 students attend House Creek Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
36% of House Creek Elementary School students are White, 29% of students are Hispanic, 17% of students are Black, 15% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of House Creek Elementary School?
House Creek Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does House Creek Elementary School offer ?
House Creek Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is House Creek Elementary School part of?
House Creek Elementary School is part of Copperas Cove Independent School District.
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