Kit Carson Elementary School vs. Kirksville Elementary School
Should you attend Kit Carson Elementary School or Kirksville Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
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Kirksville Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Overview
Serving 445 students in grades 1-5, Kit Carson Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 46% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 29% (majority Black).
Serving 662 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Kirksville Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 29% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
1-5
PK-5
Total Students
445 students
662 students
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
42 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
16:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#422 out of 1250 schools in KY
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#259 out of 1250 schools in KY
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
50%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
35-39%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
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22
Kindergarten Students
-
120
Grade 1 Students
75
126
Grade 2 Students
80
105
Grade 3 Students
110
92
Grade 4 Students
90
106
Grade 5 Students
90
91
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
6%
10%
% Black
6%
6%
% White
78%
75%
% Hawaiian
1%
1%
% Two or more races
8%
7%
Diversity Score
0.38
0.42
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%