Radcliffe & Sue Killam Elementary School

5511 Fairfield
Laredo, TX 78045
(School attendance zone shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%
Serving 496 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Radcliffe & Sue Killam Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 44% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (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.

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 496 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • : Top 50% in TX
  • : 44% (Top 50%)
  • : 55% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Radcliffe & Sue Killam Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools

School Overview

Radcliffe & Sue Killam Elementary School's student population of 496 students has declined by 29% over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
496 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
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School Rankings

Radcliffe & Sue Killam Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Radcliffe & Sue Killam Elementary School is 0.04, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (TX)
#2996 out of 8188 schools
(Top 50%)
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44%
41%
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55%
51%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Radcliffe & Sue Killam Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
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American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
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Hispanic
98%
53%
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Black
n/a
13%
White
n/a
26%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
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0.04
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
88%
57%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
8%
7%
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School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Radcliffe & Sue Killam Elementary School's ranking?
Radcliffe & Sue Killam Elementary School is ranked #2996 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 55% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Radcliffe & Sue Killam Elementary School?
496 students attend Radcliffe & Sue Killam Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Radcliffe & Sue Killam Elementary School students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Radcliffe & Sue Killam Elementary School?
Radcliffe & Sue Killam Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Radcliffe & Sue Killam Elementary School offer ?
Radcliffe & Sue Killam Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Radcliffe & Sue Killam Elementary School part of?
Radcliffe & Sue Killam Elementary School is part of United ISD School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 496 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • : Top 50%
  • : 44% (Top 50%)
  • : 55% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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