Kilgore Primary serves 621 students in grades Prekindergarten-1.
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-1
- Enrollment: 621 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 59%
- Attendance Zone: Kilgore Primary School's attendance zone covers the entire Kilgore, TX school district, encompassing approximately 98.8 square miles. The average drive to the school is 10-15 minutes, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 11.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Kilgore Primary's student population of 621 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-1
Total Students
621 students
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Kilgore Primary is 0.68, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Hispanic
37%
54%
Black
13%
13%
White
41%
24%
Two or more races
9%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)17.2%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Kilgore Primary?
621 students attend Kilgore Primary.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Kilgore Primary students are White, 37% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Black, and 9% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Kilgore Primary?
Kilgore Primary has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Kilgore Primary offer ?
Kilgore Primary offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-1
What school district is Kilgore Primary part of?
Kilgore Primary is part of Kilgore Independent School District.
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