Kirksey EL

Kirksey Elementary sits in Booker, Texas, serving 171 students in prekindergarten through fifth grade. With a student-teacher ratio of 10.1 to 1, classes stay small and teachers stay accessible — a structural advantage that shows up directly in outcomes. Those outcomes are exceptional by any measure.

Kirksey holds a composite score of 9.8 out of 10, earning the platform's Exceptional designation across both academics and growth. It ranks second out of 4,678 elementary schools in Texas and second out of 8,547 public schools statewide — meaning it outperforms every other school in the state's public system at the elementary level. For a school of 171 students in a small West Texas town, that standing is rare.

Families in Booker have a clear choice: Kirksey is the top-performing school in the district. Its academic rating of 9.7 and growth rating of 9.8 signal that students are not only achieving at high levels but continuing to make strong progress year over year. Parents prioritizing measurable academic results will find few schools in Texas — or anywhere — that match what the data shows here.

With an enrollment of 171 students, Kirksey EL is a smaller school where families often find a close-knit community atmosphere. Smaller settings can mean more individual attention from teachers and staff, though they may offer fewer extracurricular options than larger schools.

Located in a rural area, Kirksey EL may involve longer commutes for some families. Rural schools often serve as community anchors and may have smaller class sizes, but parents should consider transportation logistics, after-school program availability, and access to specialized services.