Serving 647 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Ira Cross Jr Elementary School ranks in the bottom 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 41% (which is equal to the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 647 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 89%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 41% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 47% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ira Cross Jr Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Ira Cross Jr Elementary School's student population of 647 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
647 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Ira Cross Jr Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ira Cross Jr Elementary School is 0.69, 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
#4158 out of 8188 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
32%
53%
Black
44%
13%
White
11%
25%
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
11%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
82%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ira Cross Jr Elementary School's ranking?
Ira Cross Jr Elementary School is ranked #4158 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
41% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 47% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Ira Cross Jr Elementary School?
647 students attend Ira Cross Jr Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Ira Cross Jr Elementary School students are Black, 32% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are White, 11% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ira Cross Jr Elementary School?
Ira Cross Jr Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Ira Cross Jr Elementary School offer ?
Ira Cross Jr Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Ira Cross Jr Elementary School part of?
Ira Cross Jr Elementary School is part of Killeen Independent School District.
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