Kirksville Primary

1815 E Hamilton
Kirksville, MO 63501
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Kirksville Primary serves 672 students in grades Prekindergarten-2. 
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 672 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 20%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

School Overview

Kirksville Primary's student population of 672 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 60 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
Total Students
672 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
60 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Kirksville Primary is 0.35, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.49. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (MO)
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
2%
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Hispanic
4%
8%
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Black
11%
15%
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White
80%
69%
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Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
3%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.35
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Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
40%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
5%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Kirksville Primary?
672 students attend Kirksville Primary.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Kirksville Primary students are White, 11% of students are Black, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Kirksville Primary?
Kirksville Primary has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What grades does Kirksville Primary offer ?
Kirksville Primary offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2
What school district is Kirksville Primary part of?
Kirksville Primary is part of Kirksville R-III School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 672 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 20%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

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