Ira Cross Junior Elementary

Summary:

Ira Cross Junior Elementary is a public elementary school in Killeen, Texas, serving 623 students in grades PK-5 as part of the Killeen Independent School District. The school has a diverse student population, with nearly half of the students identifying as African American and almost a third as Hispanic.

Ira Cross Junior Elementary has consistently ranked in the middle range of Texas elementary schools, with mixed performance on STAAR tests compared to district and state averages. While the school's African American students perform well, outranking the overall school performance, Hispanic and multi-racial students, as well as English Language Learners and Special Education students, tend to underperform. Despite the high poverty rate, with 75% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, the school's low-income students perform relatively well compared to their peers across the state.

Interestingly, Ira Cross Junior Elementary's ranking has fluctuated over the years, suggesting the need for consistent improvement efforts. Compared to nearby schools like Cedar Valley Elementary and Mountain View Elementary, which consistently outperform Ira Cross Junior Elementary in reading and math, the school has room for growth. By leveraging its resources, targeting interventions, and learning from higher-performing schools, Ira Cross Junior Elementary can work towards providing a more equitable and high-quality education for all its students.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 1910 Herndon Dr
       Killeen, TX  76543-5237


(254) 336-2550

District: Killeen Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
2247th of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,681 Help


Students who attend Ira Cross Junior Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Manor Middle
High:    Killeen High School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.9 Help
Number of students:  647

Racial breakdown:

African American:
43.7%
Hispanic:
31.5%
White:
11.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  84.5% Help


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Compare Details Ira Cross Junior Elementary ranks better than 51.9% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks 12th among 28 ranked elementary schools in the Killeen Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 48.48. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (43.7%), Hispanic (31.5%), White (11.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 84.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Ira Cross Junior Elementary is 14.9. 17 elementary schools in the Killeen Independent School District (Isd) have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Ira Cross Junior Elementary is $9,681. 15 elementary schools in the Killeen Independent School District (Isd) spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Ira Cross Junior Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Ira Cross Junior Elementary 2247th of 4675 Texas public elementary schools. (See Ira Cross Junior Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Killeen Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Killeen Independent School District (Isd) 596th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Ira Cross Junior Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Ira Cross Junior Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 51.61 1929th 3465 44.3%
2005 41.80 2398th 3475 31.0%
2006 33.14 2733rd 3476 21.4%
2007 62.81 1494th 3724 59.9%
2008 34.35 2928th 3768 22.3%
2009 31.44 3134th 3884 19.3%
2010 36.27 3002nd 3937 23.7%
2011 41.53 2876th 4095 29.8%
2012 28.72 3493rd 4206 17.0%
2013 25.00 3610th 4221 14.5%
2014 18.01 3891st 4260 8.7%
2015 36.68 3029th 4320 29.9%
2016 55.11 2048th 4286 52.2%
2017 50.04 1964th 4329 54.6%
2018 50.60 1956th 4359 55.1%
2019 47.24 2206th 4479 50.7%
2021 45.96 2249th 4578 50.9%
2022 40.74 2692nd 4581 41.2%
2023 33.79 3171st 4647 31.8%
2024 48.48 2247th 4675 51.9%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Ira Cross Junior Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 28.18 821st 1046 21.5%
2019 41.28 697th 1112 37.3%
2021 55.81 383rd 961 60.1%
2022 34.51 731st 1004 27.2%
2023 32.79 816th 1099 25.8%
2024 40.52 733rd 1114 34.2%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Ira Cross Junior Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 49.57 1518th 3226 52.9%
2019 55.02 1312th 3333 60.6%
2021 38.64 2156th 3446 37.4%
2022 64.05 928th 3487 73.4%
2023 33.30 2619th 3556 26.3%
2024 56.76 1318th 3638 63.8%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Ira Cross Junior Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 36.46 2280th 3558 35.9%
2019 34.86 2434th 3684 33.9%
2021 45.22 1698th 3799 55.3%
2022 42.48 2103rd 3952 46.8%
2023 41.82 2162nd 4086 47.1%
2024 82.15 374th 4261 91.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Ira Cross Junior Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 63.92 1155th 4264 72.9%
2019 55.05 1704th 4309 60.5%
2021 52.41 1854th 4451 58.3%
2022 56.60 1706th 4477 61.9%
2023 49.03 2245th 4521 50.3%
2024 64.41 1227th 4560 73.1%
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Rank History for Female students at Ira Cross Junior Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 55.25 1727th 4306 59.9%
2019 39.92 2676th 4348 38.5%
2021 48.80 2094th 4499 53.5%
2022 48.24 2257th 4561 50.5%
2023 44.03 2535th 4588 44.7%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Ira Cross Junior Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 71.81 737th 3106 76.3%
2019 60.06 1496th 3184 53.0%
2021 64.79 1203rd 3006 60.0%
2022 62.92 1251st 2958 57.7%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Ira Cross Junior Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 41.44 2545th 4240 40.0%
2019 44.20 2386th 4295 44.4%
2021 40.73 2519th 4331 41.8%
2022 49.82 2104th 4461 52.8%
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Rank History for Male students at Ira Cross Junior Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 46.86 2160th 4319 50.0%
2019 54.64 1727th 4357 60.4%
2021 43.57 2350th 4498 47.8%
2022 36.29 2973rd 4563 34.8%
2023 28.94 3476th 4585 24.2%
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Rank History for African American students at Ira Cross Junior Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 58.42 821st 2483 66.9%
2019 54.52 966th 2515 61.6%
2021 56.31 833rd 2444 65.9%
2022 52.10 1011th 2421 58.2%
2023 47.32 1160th 2443 52.5%
2024 69.07 495th 2421 79.6%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Ira Cross Junior Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 66.61 1041st 4168 75.0%
2019 71.36 805th 4188 80.8%
2021 39.43 2616th 4329 39.6%
2022 41.42 2664th 4376 39.1%
2023 34.57 3126th 4401 29.0%
2024 59.11 1507th 4431 66.0%
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Rank History for White students at Ira Cross Junior Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 56.81 1268th 3127 59.4%
2019 51.80 1528th 3142 51.4%
2021 48.62 1545th 3082 49.9%
2022 56.08 1332nd 3082 56.8%
2023 48.76 1671st 3106 46.2%
2024 43.07 1892nd 3078 38.5%
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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Texas Education Agency

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Enrollment information for Ira Cross Junior Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2004 175 270 16 116 5 n/a n/a 0 582
2005 186 298 23 130 1 n/a n/a 0 638
2006 162 208 26 127 1 n/a n/a 0 524
2007 150 381 22 153 3 n/a n/a 0 709
2008 161 379 19 166 1 n/a n/a 0 726
2009 154 368 9 148 0 n/a n/a 0 679
2010 182 392 20 205 2 n/a n/a 0 801
2011 153 391 22 188 4 16 20 0 794
2012 133 371 12 192 2 18 34 0 762
2013 108 367 9 207 4 11 50 0 756
2014 106 418 9 189 4 17 44 0 787
2015 107 400 13 183 2 17 38 0 760
2016 106 397 11 185 0 9 36 0 744
2017 96 382 9 185 2 13 50 0 737
2018 94 368 10 179 3 14 46 0 714
2019 98 365 12 190 3 10 62 0 740
2020 87 377 10 215 3 17 56 0 765
2021 71 341 9 182 1 15 57 0 676
2022 76 313 4 170 1 13 54 0 631
2023 69 292 5 184 1 11 61 0 623
2024 73 283 2 204 3 11 71 0 647

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Ira Cross Junior Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2004 582 37.3 15.6 55.3
2005 638 45.0 14.2 54.5
2006 524 36.4 14.4 54.4
2007 709 48.7 14.6 67
2008 726 50.0 14.5 66.1
2009 679 49.2 13.8 67
2010 801 51.6 15.5 71.3
2011 794 56.4 14.0 69.8
2012 762 54.4 13.9 72.3
2013 756 52.2 14.4 75.7
2014 787 48.9 16.0 73.4
2015 760 48.0 15.8 76.6
2016 744 51.0 14.5 78.1
2017 737 46.7 15.7 84.3
2018 714 43.1 16.5 82.2
2019 740 41.8 17.6 85.8
2020 765 46.5 16.4 86.9
2021 676 44.4 15.2 80.6
2022 631 39.7 15.8 82.4
2023 623 42.9 14.5 75.3
2024 647 43.2 14.9 84.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Ira Cross Junior Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2004 582 37.3 15.6 55.3
2005 638 45.0 14.2 54.5
2006 524 36.4 14.4 54.4
2007 709 48.7 14.6 67
2008 726 50.0 14.5 66.1
2009 679 49.2 13.8 67
2010 801 51.6 15.5 71.3
2011 794 56.4 14.0 69.8
2012 762 54.4 13.9 72.3
2013 756 52.2 14.4 75.7
2014 787 48.9 16.0 73.4
2015 760 48.0 15.8 76.6
2016 744 51.0 14.5 78.1
2017 737 46.7 15.7 84.3
2018 714 43.1 16.5 82.2
2019 740 41.8 17.6 85.8
2020 765 46.5 16.4 86.9
2021 676 44.4 15.2 80.6
2022 631 39.7 15.8 82.4
2023 623 42.9 14.5 75.3
2024 647 43.2 14.9 84.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Ira Cross Junior Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,037 (12.5%) $7,267 (87.5%) $8,304
2020 $1,073 (12.3%) $7,681 (87.7%) $8,754
2021 $1,420 (14.7%) $8,261 (85.3%) $9,681

Data source: Texas Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Ira Cross Junior Elementary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 2206th of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 3171st of 4647 Elementary schools
 19%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Ira Cross Junior Elementary)3442
 8%
   3rd Grade Reading (Killeen Independent School District (Isd))3945
 6%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Ira Cross Junior Elementary)4528
 17%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Killeen Independent School District (Isd))4838
 10%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
4th Grade Reading (Ira Cross Junior Elementary)3831
 7%
   4th Grade Reading (Killeen Independent School District (Isd))3542
 7%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Ira Cross Junior Elementary)4737
 10%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Killeen Independent School District (Isd))4237
 5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%
5th Grade Reading (Ira Cross Junior Elementary)4647
 1%
   5th Grade Reading (Killeen Independent School District (Isd))4451
 7%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Ira Cross Junior Elementary)6352
 11%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Killeen Independent School District (Isd))5242
 10%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5650
 6%
5th Grade Science (Ira Cross Junior Elementary)4420
 24%
   5th Grade Science (Killeen Independent School District (Isd))3524
 11%
   5th Grade Science (Texas)4834
 14%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students740623
 15.8%
African American365292
 20%
American Indian31
 66.7%
Asian125
 58.3%
Hispanic190184
 3.2%
Pacific Islander1011
 10%
White9869
 29.6%
Two or More Races6261
 1.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients85.8%75.3%
 10.5%


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Students who attend Ira Cross Junior Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Manor Middle
High : Killeen High School

In the 2023-24 school year, 647 students attended Ira Cross Junior Elementary.

Ira Cross Junior Elementary ranks 2247th of 4675 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students at Ira Cross Junior Elementary are 44% African American, 32% Hispanic, 11% White, 11% Two or more races, 2% Pacific Islander.


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