IRA CROSS JR EL

1910 HERNDON DR
KILLEEN, TX 76543

www.killeenisd.org

642 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Ira Cross Jr. Elementary School is a public school located in Killeen, Texas, serving students within the Killeen Independent School District (KISD). Situated on Herndon Drive, the school is part of a large, diverse district that prioritizes academic growth, community involvement, and the development of foundational skills for its elementary-aged learners. Like many schools in the Killeen area, Ira Cross Jr. Elementary reflects the unique demographics of the region, which often includes a strong connection to the nearby Fort Cavazos military installation.

The school operates under the KISD mission to provide a rigorous and supportive learning environment designed to prepare students for middle school and beyond. Families can expect a curriculum aligned with state standards, complemented by various extracurricular opportunities and student support services. For the most current information regarding campus-specific programs, bell schedules, and academic achievements, parents and community members are encouraged to visit the official Killeen Independent School District website at [www.killeenisd.org](http://www.killeenisd.org).

642

Total Students

44.8

Full-Time Teachers

14.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

81.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for IRA CROSS JR EL
Demographic	Student Count
White	58
Hispanic	204
Black	284
Asian	3
Two or More	77
American Indian	4
Pacific Islander	12

Black
284 (44.2%)
Hispanic
204 (31.8%)
Two or More
77 (12.0%)
White
58 (9.0%)
Pacific Islander
12 (1.9%)
American Indian
4 (0.6%)
Asian
3 (0.5%)

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:	KILLEEN ISD
Phone:	(254)336-2550
Website:	http://www.killeenisd.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	642
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	44.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	510
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 85

Kindergarten 85

Grade 1 94

Grade 2 108

Grade 3 96

Grade 4 93

Grade 5 81

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for IRA CROSS JR EL
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	85
Kindergarten	85
Grade 1	94
Grade 2	108
Grade 3	96
Grade 4	93
Grade 5	81

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for IRA CROSS JR EL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	312	48.6%
Male	330	51.4%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)