Serving 642 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 43% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). 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 14:1 is equal to the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 642 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 91%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 43% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 47% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: IRA Cross Jr. Elementary serves the southeast part of Killeen, TX, covering an area of approximately 3.3 square miles. Students typically live within a 5-10 minute drive from the school, with an average distance of 1.1 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 2 miles to the furthest edge.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Ira Cross Jr Elementary School's student population of 642 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
642 students
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
School Rankings
Ira Cross Jr Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,096 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
#4127 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
32%
54%
Black
44%
13%
White
9%
24%
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
12%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)28.7%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
79%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
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 #4127 out of 8,096 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?
43% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% 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?
642 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, 12% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are White, 2% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Ira Cross Jr Elementary School?
Ira Cross Jr Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to 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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