Serving 216 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Kirby Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Arkansas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 216 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 11%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AR
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Kirby Elementary School's attendance zone covers the entire school district in Kirby, AR, encompassing approximately 198.7 square miles. The typical drive to the school from various points within the zone is around 15-20 minutes, with the furthest edge located about 18 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
School Overview
Kirby Elementary School's student population of 216 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
216 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2025
School Calendar
School Rankings
Kirby Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 989 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Kirby Elementary School is 0.20, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#500 out of 989 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
10%
15%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
19%
White
89%
57%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)2.3%
22.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
54%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
10%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Unity Through Diversity
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kirby Elementary School's ranking?
Kirby Elementary School is ranked #500 out of 989 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arkansas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% AR state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AR state average).
How many students attend Kirby Elementary School?
216 students attend Kirby Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Kirby Elementary School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Kirby Elementary School?
Kirby Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Kirby Elementary School offer ?
Kirby Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Kirby Elementary School part of?
Kirby Elementary School is part of Kirby School District.
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