Harker Heights El vs Ira Cross JR El
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 3.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Harker Heights El
Harker Heights · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
706 students
Ira Cross JR El
Killeen · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
642 students
| Measure | Harker Heights El Harker Heights, Texas | Ira Cross JR El Killeen, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 45 Lower 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2298 of 4,686 | #2540 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #28915 of 50,301 | #30701 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 706 | 642 |
| Enrollment | 706 | 642 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 73.7% | 81.3% |
| Students per teacher | 13.8 | 14.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 40% | 40% |
| Math proficiency | 51% | 52% |
| city | Harker Heights | Killeen |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Harker Heights El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (44.5 vs 41.9).
- •Ira Cross JR El does better on math proficiency (52% vs 51%).
- •Harker Heights El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (73.7% vs 81.3%).
- •Harker Heights El does better on students per teacher (13.8 vs 14.6).
- •Harker Heights El is the larger school with 706 students compared with 642.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Harker Heights El better than Ira Cross JR El?
On the Success Index (US), Harker Heights El ranks higher (44.5 vs 41.9 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Harker Heights El and Ira Cross JR El?
About 3.1 km in a straight line, between Harker Heights and Killeen in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Harker Heights El: 706. Ira Cross JR El: 642. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Harker Heights El and Ira Cross JR El rank in Texas?
Harker Heights El is 2298th of 4,686 and Ira Cross JR El is 2540th of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).