Kirby Elementary School serves 372 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 was higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
372 students
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
6%
Hispanic
7%
28%
Black
4%
16%
White
87%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Kirby Elementary School?
372 students attend Kirby Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Kirby Elementary School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Kirby Elementary School?
Kirby Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Kirby Elementary School offer ?
Kirby Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Kirby Elementary School part of?
Kirby Elementary School is part of Kirby School District 140.
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