Kirksey El
Booker, TX · Booker ISD
Regular public school · Grades PK-5 · Rural, remote
2,034th of 4,406 Texas elementary schools statewide · better than 54%▼ Declining
600 S MAIN ST, Booker, TX 79005
(806)658-4559NCES ID 481083000549Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks Kirksey El 2,034th of 4,406 Texas elementary schools for 2024–25, based on STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) English and Math results — better than 54% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 81th in 2019 to 54th in 2025 — declining.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) · 79 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 171 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1988, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 69.3% | 78.4% | ▲ 9.1 pts | |
| White | 29.7% | 18.7% | ▼ 11.0 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.0% | 2.9% | ▲ 2.9 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.9% | 0.0% | ▼ 0.9 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 1988. Race categories changed by 2010: earlier data combines Asian and Pacific Islander students and does not consistently identify multiracial students. The chart retains that history, while the change table uses 2010 onward.
Typical home value $154K in zip 79005 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2022
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank · ▲▼ = points better or worse than Kirksey El
What school district is Kirksey El in?
Kirksey El is part of the Booker ISD district in Booker, Texas.
Is Kirksey El a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Kirksey El 2,034th of 4,406 Texas elementary schools (better than 54% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR)).
What is the racial makeup of Kirksey El?
Hispanic 78%, White 19%, Two or more races 3% (171 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Kirksey El cost?
The typical home value in zip code 79005 is $154K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR), low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.