Ira Cross Jr El
Killeen, TX · Killeen ISD · Grades PK-5
1,710th of 4,406 Texas elementary schools statewide · better than 61%▲ Improving
Ira Cross Jr El ranking
SchoolRow ranks Ira Cross Jr El 1,710th 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 61% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 50th in 2019 to 61th in 2025 — improving.
Ira Cross Jr El test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) · 249 students tested
Ira Cross Jr El students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 647 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 53.1% | 43.7% | ▼ 9.4 pts | |
| Hispanic | 24.0% | 31.5% | ▲ 7.5 pts | |
| White | 13.5% | 11.3% | ▼ 2.2 pts | |
| Two or more races | 5.6% | 11.0% | ▲ 5.4 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 2.2% | 1.7% | ▼ 0.5 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0 pts | |
| Asian | 1.1% | 0.3% | ▼ 0.8 pts |
Homes near Ira Cross Jr El
Typical home value $176K in zip 76543 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2009
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Ira Cross Jr El
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 6Cedar Valley ElKilleen ISD · 1.8 mi away2,065th of 4,406
ELA 52% · Math 47% - 5Harker Heights ElKilleen ISD · 1.9 mi away2,600th of 4,406
ELA 48% · Math 42% - 4Timber Ridge ElKilleen ISD · 2 mi away2,837th of 4,406
ELA 50% · Math 36% - 3Trimmier ElKilleen ISD · 2.1 mi away3,337th of 4,406
ELA 40% · Math 37% - 4Clifton Park ElKilleen ISD · 2.3 mi away2,723rd of 4,406
ELA 51% · Math 37% - 2Killeen ElKilleen ISD · 2.3 mi away3,737th of 4,406
ELA 37% · Math 31% - 4Saegert ElKilleen ISD · 2.5 mi away3,034th of 4,406
ELA 52% · Math 31% - 4Priority Charter Schools - KilleenPriority Charter Schools · 2.5 mi away · charter2,962nd of 4,406
ELA 42% · Math 42%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Ira Cross Jr El in?
Ira Cross Jr El is part of the Killeen ISD district in Killeen, Texas.
Is Ira Cross Jr El a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Ira Cross Jr El 1,710th of 4,406 Texas elementary schools (better than 61% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR)).
What is the racial makeup of Ira Cross Jr El?
Black 44%, Hispanic 32%, White 11%, Two or more races 11% (647 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Ira Cross Jr El cost?
The typical home value in zip code 76543 is $176K 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.