Kirksville Primary serves 539 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
The student-teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 33% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 539 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 28%
- Attendance Zone: Kirkville Primary's attendance zone covers the entire Kirksville, MO school district, encompassing approximately 256.1 square miles. The typical drive to the school takes 15-20 minutes, with an average distance of 8.9 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum of 18.2 miles to the furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Kirksville Primary's student population of 539 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 64 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
539 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
64 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
The diversity score of Kirksville Primary is 0.46, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
6%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Black
15%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
White
72%
67%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
5%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)19.5%
20.5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
43%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
7%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Kirksville Primary?
539 students attend Kirksville Primary.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Kirksville Primary students are White, 15% of students are Black, 6% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Kirksville Primary?
Kirksville Primary has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Kirksville Primary offer ?
Kirksville Primary offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Kirksville Primary part of?
Kirksville Primary is part of Kirksville R-III School District.
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