At a glance
Reported students
642
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
44.79
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
14.3:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Texas elementary enrollment
72nd percentile
Compared with 4,659 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
728
Ira Cross Jr El: 642 reported students.
State peer staffing position
41st percentile
14.3:1 reported; state peer median 14.8:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 566
- Teachers (FTE)
- 39.74
- Student–teacher ratio
- 14.2:1
What the reported data says about Ira Cross Jr El
Ira Cross Jr El is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in Killeen. It is one of 55 current school records connected to Killeen ISD. NCES reports 642 students for 2024–25.
Among 4,659 elementary schools in Texas with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 519 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 72nd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 14.3:1, close to the Texas median of 14.8:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Black (44.2%) and Hispanic or Latino (31.8%). English learners represent 7.6% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 14.3%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Ira Cross Jr El
- 1How do the reported 14.3:1 student–teacher ratio and 44.79 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 2 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 7.6%
- Students with disabilities
- 14.3%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 81.3%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 2
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.5
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White9%
- Hispanic31.8%
- Black44.2%
- Asian0.5%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.6%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander1.9%
- Multiracial12%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Killeen ISD
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Nolanville El
Elementary · Grades PK–05
619 reported students
Willow Springs El
Elementary · Grades PK–05
670 reported students
Trimmier El
Elementary · Grades PK–05
672 reported students
Venable Village El
Elementary · Grades PK–05
597 reported students
Clear Creek El
Elementary · Grades PK–05
696 reported students
Harker Heights El
Elementary · Grades PK–05
706 reported students
Public schools near Ira Cross Jr El
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cedar Valley El Elementary · Killeen ISD | PK–05 | 570 | 1.8 mi |
| Harker Heights El Elementary · Killeen ISD | PK–05 | 706 | 2 mi |
| Timber Ridge El Elementary · Killeen ISD | PK–05 | 717 | 2 mi |
| Trimmier El Elementary · Killeen ISD | PK–05 | 672 | 2.1 mi |
| Clifton Park El Elementary · Killeen ISD | PK–05 | 875 | 2.3 mi |
| Killeen El Elementary · Killeen ISD | PK–05 | 1,091 | 2.3 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Ira Cross Jr El
What grades does Ira Cross Jr El serve?
Ira Cross Jr El reports grades PK–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Killeen ISD.
How many students attend Ira Cross Jr El?
Ira Cross Jr El reported 642 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 72nd percentile among 4,659 Texas elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 566 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Ira Cross Jr El?
The calculated ratio is 14.3:1, based on 642 students and 44.79 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Texas median for the same school level is 14.8:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Ira Cross Jr El a public, charter, or magnet school?
Ira Cross Jr El is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Killeen ISD attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Ira Cross Jr El students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
81.3% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Ira Cross Jr El in?
Ira Cross Jr El is part of Killeen ISD, based in Killeen, TX, which operates 55 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Ira Cross Jr El?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Cedar Valley El (1.8 mi), Harker Heights El (2 mi), Timber Ridge El (2 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.