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Kirksey Elementary School vs. Follett School

Should you attend Kirksey Elementary School or Follett School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Kirksey Elementary School
600 S Main St
Booker, TX 79005
: 
10/
10
Top 10%
Follett School
205 E Ivanhoe
Follett, TX 79034
: 
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 10%)

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

Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 10%)
Overview
Serving 171 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 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80-84% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). 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 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 173 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Follett School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-12
Total Students
171 students
173 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Kirksey Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Follett School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
55% | 45%
49% | 51%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Kirksey Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Follett School.
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
21 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Kirksey Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Follett School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
8:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Kirksey Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Booker Independent School District and the state of Texas, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Follett School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Follett Independent School District and the state of Texas, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#410 out of 8096 schools in TX
(Top 10%)
#5156 out of 8096 schools in TX
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Kirksey Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Follett School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
80-84%
(Top 5% in TX)
30-34%
(Bottom 50% in TX)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Kirksey Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Booker Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Follett School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Follett Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
70-74%
(Top 10% in TX)(21-22 School Year Data)
45-49%
(Bottom 50% in TX)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Kirksey Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Booker Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Follett School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Follett Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
40-59%
(Top 50% in TX)(21-22 School Year Data)
30-39%
(Bottom 50% in TX)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Kirksey Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Booker Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Follett School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Follett Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
n/a
≥50%
(Bottom 50% in TX)
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Follett School with the average graduation rate observed in the Follett Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Kirksey Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Follett School by grade.
Pre-K Students
24
12
Kindergarten Students
21
12
Grade 1 Students
24
8
Grade 2 Students
26
9
Grade 3 Students
24
13
Grade 4 Students
30
17
Grade 5 Students
22
12
Grade 6 Students
-
8
Grade 7 Students
-
10
Grade 8 Students
-
19
Grade 9 Students
-
13
Grade 10 Students
-
13
Grade 11 Students
-
14
Grade 12 Students
-
13

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
2%
% Asian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Kirksey Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Booker Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2009-10 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Follett School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Follett Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2013-14 school year.
% Hispanic
78%
32%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Kirksey Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Booker Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Follett School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Follett Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
n/a
n/a
% White
19%
62%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Kirksey Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Booker Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Follett School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Follett Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Kirksey Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Booker Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Follett School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Follett Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.36
0.52
This chart showcases the diversity score of Kirksey Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Booker Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Follett School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Follett Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
40%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Kirksey Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Booker Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Follett School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Follett Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
8%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Kirksey Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Booker Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Follett School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Follett Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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