Is Kirksey Elementary a good school?

Yes. Kirksey Elementary ranks in the top 8.8% of Texas elementary schools.

How many students attend Kirksey Elementary?

In the 2023-24 school year, 171 students attended Kirksey Elementary.

What is the racial makeup of Kirksey Elementary?

Students at Kirksey Elementary are 78% Hispanic, 19% White, 3% Two or more races.

What schools do graduates of Kirksey Elementary attend?

Students who attend Kirksey Elementary usually go on to attend: High : Booker Jh/H S

Kirksey Elementary

Summary:

Kirksey Elementary is a public elementary school located in Booker, Texas, serving grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 163 students. The school is part of the Booker Independent School District, which is ranked 62 out of 968 districts in Texas and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Kirksey Elementary consistently outperforms the state average in STAAR test scores, with its 3rd-grade reading proficiency at 62.5% compared to the state average of 48.85%, and its 5th-grade math proficiency at 65% compared to the state average of 48.96%. The school's performance on STAAR tests has been steadily improving, with its statewide ranking among Texas elementary schools rising from 3,767 out of 4,260 in 2013-2014 to 413 out of 4,675 in 2023-2024. Kirksey Elementary serves a diverse student population, with a majority Hispanic enrollment (77.91%) and a significant White population (20.25%), as well as a high percentage of economically disadvantaged students (60.12%).

Kirksey Elementary's success is further highlighted by its relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 9.8 to 11.6 students per teacher over the past three school years, which is lower than the nearby James L Wright Elementary, Edwin F Williams Intermediate, and Perryton Kinder schools, which are part of the Perryton Independent School District. Additionally, Kirksey Elementary has seen a steady increase in its per-student spending, from $8,972 in 2018-2019 to $11,141 in 2020-2021, which is higher than the nearby Perryton ISD schools.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

600 S Main St
Booker, TX 79005-0288

(806) 658-4559

District: Booker Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
413^th of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $11,141

Students who attend Kirksey Elementary usually attend:

High:

Booker Jh/H S

Student/teacher ratio: 10.0

Number of students: 171

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

78.4%

White:

18.7%

Two or more races:

2.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 66.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Kirksey Elementary ranks better than 91.2% of elementary schools in Texas. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 88.76. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (78.4%), White (18.7%), two or more races (2.9%). (See more...)

Compare Details 66.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Kirksey Elementary is 10. (See more...)

Compare Kirksey Elementary employs 17 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Kirksey Elementary is $11,141.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Kirksey Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Kirksey Elementary 413^th of 4675 Texas public elementary schools. (See Kirksey Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

English Language Learner students:

Special Education students:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Hispanic students:

White students:

Booker Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Booker Independent School District (Isd) 62^nd of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Kirksey Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Kirksey Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2004	85.89	141^st	3465	95.9%
2005	51.95	1932^nd	3475	44.4%
2006	70.85	983^rd	3476	71.7%
2007	61.55	1579^th	3724	57.6%
2008	67.11	1234^th	3768	67.3%
2009	68.80	1171^st	3884	69.9%
2010	64.21	1503^rd	3937	61.8%
2011	73.63	933^rd	4095	77.2%
2012	50.62	2235^th	4206	46.9%
2013	34.81	3156^th	4221	25.2%
2014	21.31	3767^th	4260	11.6%
2015	53.42	2148^th	4320	50.3%
2016	68.52	1352^nd	4286	68.5%
2017	70.46	1037^th	4329	76.0%
2018	70.66	1003^rd	4359	77.0%
2019	69.98	1062^nd	4479	76.3%
2021	92.43	298^th	4578	93.5%
2022	80.92	710^th	4581	84.5%
2023	89.47	396^th	4647	91.5%
2024	88.76	413^th	4675	91.2%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Kirksey Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	28.88	2605^th	3226	19.2%
2019	24.51	2918^th	3333	12.5%
2021	89.46	157^th	3446	95.4%
2022	63.07	963^rd	3487	72.4%
2023	79.21	421^st	3556	88.2%
2024	77.10	540^th	3638	85.2%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Kirksey Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	96.92	43^rd	4261	99.0%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Kirksey Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	71.21	811^th	4264	81.0%
2019	66.95	966^th	4309	77.6%
2021	94.55	67^th	4451	98.5%
2022	80.74	433^rd	4477	90.3%
2023	89.89	168^th	4521	96.3%
2024	94.77	78^th	4560	98.3%

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Rank History for Female students at Kirksey Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	63.91	1300^th	4306	69.8%
2019	63.22	1314^th	4348	69.8%
2021	89.20	368^th	4499	91.8%
2022	73.47	953^rd	4561	79.1%
2023	85.77	477^th	4588	89.6%

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Rank History for At Risk students at Kirksey Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	60.18	1309^th	4240	69.1%
2019	61.39	1246^th	4295	71.0%
2021	90.32	163^rd	4331	96.2%
2022	75.40	600^th	4461	86.6%

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Rank History for Male students at Kirksey Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	73.19	888^th	4319	79.4%
2019	72.97	895^th	4357	79.5%
2021	90.14	350^th	4498	92.2%
2022	79.82	722^nd	4563	84.2%
2023	89.26	362^nd	4585	92.1%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Kirksey Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	59.99	1386^th	4168	66.7%
2019	53.31	1773^rd	4188	57.7%
2021	91.53	180^th	4329	95.8%
2022	80.19	517^th	4376	88.2%
2023	87.00	305^th	4401	93.1%
2024	90.10	207^th	4431	95.3%

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Rank History for White students at Kirksey Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	82.06	368^th	3127	88.2%
2019	85.33	247^th	3142	92.1%
2021	96.71	17^th	3082	99.4%
2023	97.74	8^th	3106	99.7%
2024	95.61	22^nd	3078	99.3%

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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Texas Education Agency

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Enrollment information for Kirksey Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1989	99	0	0	48	2	n/a	n/a	149
1990	102	0	0	57	4	n/a	n/a	163
1991	103	0	1	56	0	n/a	n/a	160
1992	103	0	1	59	2	n/a	n/a	165
1993	95	0	2	59	4	n/a	n/a	160
1994	88	0	1	80	5	n/a	n/a	174
1995	94	0	3	75	2	n/a	n/a	174
1996	94	0	3	75	2	n/a	n/a	174
1997	88	1	1	82	2	n/a	n/a	174
1998	77	0	1	82	3	n/a	n/a	163
1999	76	0	1	75	2	n/a	n/a	154
2000	79	0	0	93	2	n/a	n/a	174
2001	66	0	0	92	3	n/a	n/a	161
2002	57	0	0	90	2	n/a	n/a	149
2003	57	0	0	90	2	n/a	n/a	149
2004	60	0	0	98	1	n/a	n/a	159
2005	53	0	0	100	0	n/a	n/a	153
2006	63	0	0	92	0	n/a	n/a	155
2007	60	0	0	106	1	n/a	n/a	167
2008	56	0	0	96	1	n/a	n/a	153
2009	78	2	0	126	0	n/a	n/a	206
2010	69	0	1	129	0	n/a	n/a	199
2011	63	0	0	147	2	0	0	212
2012	52	0	0	146	1	0	1	200
2013	55	0	1	166	0	0	1	223
2014	70	0	0	159	0	0	2	231
2015	70	1	0	160	0	0	1	232
2016	59	1	0	160	0	0	1	221
2017	55	0	0	145	0	0	1	201
2018	52	0	0	156	0	0	2	210
2019	55	0	0	152	1	0	2	210
2020	40	1	0	152	1	0	2	196
2021	31	1	0	151	1	0	2	186
2022	34	0	0	139	0	0	2	175
2023	33	0	0	127	0	0	3	163
2024	32	0	0	134	0	0	5	171

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Kirksey Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	149	n/a	n/a	n/a
1990	163	12.0	13.5	n/a
1991	160	12.0	13.3	n/a
1992	165	13.1	12.5	45.5
1993	160	14.0	11.4	51.9
1994	174	12.6	13.8	51.7
1995	174	12.9	13.5	50
1996	174	12.9	13.5	50
1997	174	14.4	12.1	57.5
1998	163	14.4	11.3	55.2
1999	154	14.8	10.4	63.6
2000	174	15.0	11.6	61.5
2001	161	15.0	10.7	61.5
2002	149	13.5	11.0	61.1
2003	149	13.5	11.0	61.1
2004	159	13.0	12.2	59.7
2005	153	12.9	11.9	65.4
2006	155	14.6	10.6	69
2007	167	14.0	11.9	64.1
2008	153	15.5	9.9	66
2009	206	17.3	11.9	54.9
2010	199	16.2	12.2	73.9
2011	212	18.0	11.7	72.2
2012	200	18.1	11.0	64
2013	223	18.2	12.2	64.6
2014	231	18.0	12.7	55.4
2015	232	18.0	12.8	50.4
2016	221	17.0	13.0	57.9
2017	201	17.7	11.3	64.2
2018	210	17.0	12.3	61.4
2019	210	16.0	13.1	66.7
2020	196	15.5	12.5	71.4
2021	186	16.9	10.9	74.2
2022	175	14.9	11.6	72
2023	163	16.4	9.8	60.1
2024	171	17.0	10.0	66.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Kirksey Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	149	n/a	n/a	n/a
1990	163	12.0	13.5	n/a
1991	160	12.0	13.3	n/a
1992	165	13.1	12.5	45.5
1993	160	14.0	11.4	51.9
1994	174	12.6	13.8	51.7
1995	174	12.9	13.5	50
1996	174	12.9	13.5	50
1997	174	14.4	12.1	57.5
1998	163	14.4	11.3	55.2
1999	154	14.8	10.4	63.6
2000	174	15.0	11.6	61.5
2001	161	15.0	10.7	61.5
2002	149	13.5	11.0	61.1
2003	149	13.5	11.0	61.1
2004	159	13.0	12.2	59.7
2005	153	12.9	11.9	65.4
2006	155	14.6	10.6	69
2007	167	14.0	11.9	64.1
2008	153	15.5	9.9	66
2009	206	17.3	11.9	54.9
2010	199	16.2	12.2	73.9
2011	212	18.0	11.7	72.2
2012	200	18.1	11.0	64
2013	223	18.2	12.2	64.6
2014	231	18.0	12.7	55.4
2015	232	18.0	12.8	50.4
2016	221	17.0	13.0	57.9
2017	201	17.7	11.3	64.2
2018	210	17.0	12.3	61.4
2019	210	16.0	13.1	66.7
2020	196	15.5	12.5	71.4
2021	186	16.9	10.9	74.2
2022	175	14.9	11.6	72
2023	163	16.4	9.8	60.1
2024	171	17.0	10.0	66.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Kirksey Elementary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,030 (11.5%)	$7,942 (88.5%)	$8,972
2020	$994 (10.2%)	$8,731 (89.8%)	$9,725
2021	$1,235 (11.1%)	$9,906 (88.9%)	$11,141

Data source: Texas Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Kirksey Elementary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 1062^nd of 4479 Elementary schools	Ranks 396^th of 4647 Elementary schools	15.2%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Kirksey Elementary)	41	81	40%
3rd Grade Reading (Booker Independent School District (Isd))	41	81	40%
3rd Grade Reading (Texas)	44	50	6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Kirksey Elementary)	56	78	22%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Booker Independent School District (Isd))	56	78	22%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)	48	43	5%
4th Grade Reading (Kirksey Elementary)	56	50	6%
4th Grade Reading (Booker Independent School District (Isd))	56	50	6%
4th Grade Reading (Texas)	43	47	4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Kirksey Elementary)	72	61	11%
4th Grade Mathematics (Booker Independent School District (Isd))	72	61	11%
4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)	46	47	1%
5th Grade Reading (Kirksey Elementary)	46	95	49%
5th Grade Reading (Booker Independent School District (Isd))	46	95	49%
5th Grade Reading (Texas)	51	56	5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Kirksey Elementary)	71	95	24%
5th Grade Mathematics (Booker Independent School District (Isd))	71	95	24%
5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)	56	50	6%
5th Grade Science (Kirksey Elementary)	63	48	15%
5th Grade Science (Booker Independent School District (Isd))	63	48	15%
5th Grade Science (Texas)	48	34	14%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	210	163	22.4%
African American	0	0
American Indian	1	0	100%
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	152	127	16.4%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	55	33	40%
Two or More Races	2	3	50%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	66.7%	60.1%	6.5%

Schools Near Kirksey Elementary

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				STAAR Spanish Reading (2024)	STAAR Reading (2024)			STAAR Mathematics (2024)			STAAR Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2021)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	STAAR Spanish Reading 3rd Grade	STAAR Reading 3rd Grade	STAAR Reading 4th Grade	STAAR Reading 5th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 3rd Grade	STAAR Mathematics 4th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 5th Grade	STAAR Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Kirksey Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	600 S Main St	Booker	79005	Lipscomb County	Booker Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(806) 658-4559	171	17	10.0	66.7%	32 (18.7%)	0 (0.0%)	134 (78.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (2.9%)	88.8	413^th of 4675 public elementary schools	91.2%		89.5	396^th of 4647 public elementary schools	91.5%	17		62.5	75.8	75.0	75.0	72.7	65.0	35.0	$11,141	$1,235	$9,906
Perryton Kinder	Public	PK-K	410 S Eton St	Perryton	79070	Ochiltree County	Perryton Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(806) 435-3436	201	14	14.2	71.1%	48 (23.9%)	0 (0.0%)	152 (75.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)								(n/a)									$9,987	$907	$9,080
James L Wright Elementary	Public	1-3	1702 S Grinnell St	Perryton	79070	Ochiltree County	Perryton Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(806) 435-2371	432	27	16.0	68.3%	98 (22.7%)	0 (0.0%)	325 (75.2%)	2 (0.5%)	3 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (0.9%)								(n/a)	5.9	51.9			34.4				$8,772	$899	$7,874
Edwin F Williams Intermediate	Public	4-5	902 SW 19th	Perryton	79070	Ochiltree County	Perryton Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(806) 435-3436	265	21	12.3	67.2%	69 (26.0%)	0 (0.0%)	190 (71.7%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.9%)	63.2	1435^th of 4675 public elementary schools	69.3%		57.6	1723^rd of 4647 public elementary schools	62.9%	288			45.9	56.2		48.0	69.4	30.6	$11,364	$2,286	$9,078

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Schools Near Kirksey Elementary