Kirksey Elementary School

600 S Main St
Booker, TX 79005
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 10%
Serving 163 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Kirksey Elementary School ranks in the top 10% 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 65-69% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 163 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 80%
  • : Top 10% in TX
  • : 65-69% (Top 10%)
  • : 70-74% (Top 10%)
  • : 40-59% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Kirksey Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:

School Overview

Kirksey Elementary School's student population of 163 students has declined by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
163 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
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School Rankings

Kirksey Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Kirksey Elementary School is 0.35, 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)
#629 out of 8188 schools
(Top 10%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Kirksey Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
65-69%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Kirksey Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
70-74%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Kirksey 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.
40-59%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Kirksey Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
14:1
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American Indian
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Asian
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5%
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Hispanic
78%
53%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Kirksey Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
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13%
White
20%
26%
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Hawaiian
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Two or more races
2%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Kirksey Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Texas.
0.35
This chart displays the diversity score of Kirksey Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
57%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Kirksey Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Kirksey Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Kirksey Elementary School's ranking?
Kirksey Elementary School is ranked #629 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Kirksey Elementary School?
163 students attend Kirksey Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Kirksey Elementary School students are Hispanic, 20% of students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Kirksey Elementary School?
Kirksey Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Kirksey Elementary School offer ?
Kirksey Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Kirksey Elementary School part of?
Kirksey Elementary School is part of Booker Independent School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 163 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 80%
  • : Top 10%
  • : 65-69% (Top 10%)
  • : 70-74% (Top 10%)
  • : 40-59% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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