KIRKSEY EL

BOOKER ISD
600 S MAIN ST
BOOKER, TX 79005
170 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th
School Overview
Kirksey Elementary is a public school located in Booker, Texas, serving students in the Booker Independent School District. As a small-town educational institution, the school focuses on providing foundational instruction to the local community's elementary-aged children, typically fostering a close-knit environment where staff and families can maintain strong connections.

The school is situated in the Texas Panhandle, reflecting the regional commitment to providing essential academic services in a rural setting. Like many schools in smaller districts, Kirksey Elementary serves as a central hub for the community, aiming to support student development through a standard elementary curriculum while navigating the unique needs and opportunities of a tight-knit, rural educational landscape.
170
Total Students
13.2
Full-Time Teachers
12.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
64.7%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Hispanic
    120 (70.6%)
  • White
    47 (27.6%)
  • Two or More
    3 (1.8%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Elementary School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: N/A
Shared Time Status: N/A
District: BOOKER ISD
Phone: (806)658-4559
Website: http://www.bookerisd.net
Grade Range: Pre-K - 5th
Total Students: 170
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 13.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 12.9
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 98
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 12

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten 19
Kindergarten 25
Grade 1 22
Grade 2 23
Grade 3 27
Grade 4 24
Grade 5 30
Gender Ratio