Ira Cross JR El vs Smith El
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 241 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ira Cross JR El
Killeen · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
642 students
Smith El
Frisco · Public elementary · Grades K–5
642 students
| Measure | Ira Cross JR El Killeen, Texas | Smith El Frisco, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 42 Lower 50% | 75 Top 25% |
| State rank | #2540 of 4,686 | #460 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #30701 of 50,301 | #7803 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 642 | 642 |
| Enrollment | 642 | 642 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 81.3% | 13.2% |
| Students per teacher | 14.6 | 15.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 40% | 63% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 65% |
| city | Killeen | Frisco |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Smith El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (75.3 vs 41.9).
- •Smith El does better on math proficiency (65% vs 52%).
- •Smith El does better on reading proficiency (63% vs 40%).
- •Smith El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (13.2% vs 81.3%).
- •Ira Cross JR El does better on students per teacher (14.6 vs 15.7).
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 Ira Cross JR El better than Smith El?
On the Success Index (US), Smith El ranks higher (75.3 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 Ira Cross JR El and Smith El?
About 241 km in a straight line, between Killeen and Frisco in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ira Cross JR El: 642. Smith El: 642. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ira Cross JR El and Smith El rank in Texas?
Ira Cross JR El is 2540th of 4,686 and Smith El is 460th of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).