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Enrollment
539
Elementary
DISTRICT 535 · STATE 315
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·KIRKSVILLE R-III·NCES 291674002219
KIRKSVILLE PRIMARY
1815 E HAMILTON, KIRKSVILLE, MO 63501 · (660) 665-5691 · Adair County
GRADES PK–02ELEMENTARY33-TOWNTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL539 STUDENTS
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Not graded
This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work
Student : Teacher
8.5:1
64 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 10.3:1 · STATE 12.4:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
55%
297 students
DISTRICT 49% · STATE 54%
Community
1
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 181 | 34% |
| Grade 1 | 197 | 37% |
| Grade 2 | 161 | 30% |
Student demographics
45%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 37% · STATE 52% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
School pathway
Students here typically continue to
Based on grade levels within KIRKSVILLE R-III. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Schools most like KIRKSVILLE PRIMARY
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| KIRKSVILLE PRIMARY this school | 539 | 55.1% | N/A |
| RAY MILLER ELEM. KIRKSVILLE | 530 | 56.6% | 42.0% |
| MAPLE GROVE ELEMENTARY WARRENSBURG | 462 | 50.9% | N/A |
| HARRY S. TRUMAN ELEM. ROLLA | 448 | 57.6% | 59.5% |
| PIONEER TRAIL ELEMENTARY JEFFERSON CITY | 396 | 50.3% | 43.4% |
| REBECCA BOONE ELEM. WARRENTON | 424 | 51.9% | 32.6% |
Matched among Missouri elementary schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where KIRKSVILLE PRIMARY ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 539 | #115 of 1,294 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 8.5:1 | #9 of 950 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 45.2% | #384 of 953 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 55.1% | #545 of 1,165 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked steepest decline first | -27.3% | #99 of 684 |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
539
-100 (-16%) vs 2020
+1% since 2000-01, when it was 536
Student : Teacher
8.5:1
was 10.5:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 539 | 63.7 | 8.5:1 | 55% (297) |
| 2023-24 | 727 | 65.4 | 11.1:1 | 50% (366) |
| 2022-23 | 703 | 64 | 11.0:1 | 49% (343) |
| 2020-21 | 639 | 61 | 10.5:1 | 52% (332) |
| 2017-18 | 741 | 63.8 | 11.6:1 | 54% (401) |
| 2015-16 | 714 | 63 | 11.3:1 | 57% (406) |
| 2010-11 | 704 | 59 | 11.9:1 | 41% (288) |
| 2000-01 | 536 | 46 | 11.7:1 | 34% (184) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for KIRKSVILLE PRIMARY.
Since 2017-18: students down 27% (741 to 539); teachers unchanged (63.8 to 63.7).
About KIRKSVILLE PRIMARY
KIRKSVILLE PRIMARY runs as a high-enrollment elementary school in KIRKSVILLE, Missouri. The school's enrollment of 539 students covers pre-K through 2. Enrollment is 71% higher than the average for elementary schools in Missouri, which is about 315.
KIRKSVILLE R-III runs 4 schools with a combined 2,374 students. KIRKSVILLE PRIMARY is one of them.
White students are the majority at KIRKSVILLE PRIMARY, with 72% of enrollment. Enrollment also includes 15% Black, 6% Hispanic, and 5% multiracial. The school's White share is 16 points below the 88% share among Adair County residents. The school's diversity index is 45%, meaning two students picked at random have a 45% chance of belonging to different racial or ethnic groups.
At KIRKSVILLE PRIMARY, 63.7 full-time-equivalent teachers work with students, a ratio of about 8.5:1. That is lower than the 12.4:1 average for elementary schools in Missouri. Roughly 55% of the student body qualifies for free or reduced-price lunch.
According to the American Community Survey, in Adair County, the median household income is $61,536, roughly 36% of adults have a four-year degree or more, and the share of residents below the poverty line is 10%. There are 9 public schools in Adair County, enrolling about 2,724 students in all.
The next-closest public school is WILLIAM MATTHEW MIDDLE SCHOOL, about 0.2 miles away. The count of other public schools within five miles is 3.
NCES assigns KIRKSVILLE PRIMARY the locale Town: Remote, meaning in a town far from an urbanized area.
Compared with 2020-21, the school had 100 fewer students in 2024-25. The school's ratio fell from 10.5:1 to 8.5:1 between 2020-21 and 2024-25.
The allk12 site hosts a discussion page for KIRKSVILLE PRIMARY covering things like sports schedules, lunch menus, and spirit week. Posting is open to anyone connected to the school.
Adair County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
25,301
Census ACS
Median income
$61,536
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
36%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
10%
Below federal line
Schools in county
9
2,724 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in KIRKSVILLE R-III
- KIRKSVILLE SR. HIGHHigh · 791 students
- RAY MILLER ELEM.Elementary · 530 students
- WILLIAM MATTHEW MIDDLE SCHOOLMiddle · 514 students
- KIRKSVILLE AREA TECH. CTR.High
Other schools in KIRKSVILLE
- KIRKSVILLE SR. HIGHHigh · 791 students
- RAY MILLER ELEM.Elementary · 530 students
- WILLIAM MATTHEW MIDDLE SCHOOLMiddle · 514 students
- KIRKSVILLE AREA TECH. CTR.High
Nearby schools
- WILLIAM MATTHEW MIDDLE SCHOOL0.2 mi · 514
- KIRKSVILLE SR. HIGH0.2 mi · 791
- RAY MILLER ELEM.0.4 mi · 530
- ADAIR CO. ELEM.8.2 mi · 105
- ADAIR CO. HIGH8.2 mi · 101
- ADAIR CO. ELEM.9.9 mi · 73
Frequently asked questions
About KIRKSVILLE PRIMARYHow large is KIRKSVILLE PRIMARY?
KIRKSVILLE PRIMARY enrolls approximately 539 students in grades PK-02.
Is KIRKSVILLE PRIMARY an elementary, middle, or high school?
KIRKSVILLE PRIMARY is an elementary school covering grades PK-02.
What is the student-teacher ratio at KIRKSVILLE PRIMARY?
The student-to-teacher ratio at KIRKSVILLE PRIMARY is approximately 8.5:1 (64 FTE teachers).
What is the student diversity at KIRKSVILLE PRIMARY?
Student demographics at KIRKSVILLE PRIMARY are roughly 72% White, 6% Hispanic, 15% Black, 1% Asian, 5% Two or more.
Is KIRKSVILLE PRIMARY public or private?
KIRKSVILLE PRIMARY is a public K-12 school, overseen by KIRKSVILLE R-III.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.