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KEMP PRI

601 E 8TH ST, KEMP, TX 75143 · (903) 498-5001 · Kaufman County
GRADES PK–01ELEMENTARY42-RURALTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL371 STUDENTS
Enrollment
371
Elementary
DISTRICT 325 · STATE 519
Student : Teacher
13.1:1
28 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 11.9:1 · STATE 15.1:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
81%
299 students
DISTRICT 75% · STATE 65%
Community
1
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Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade
Pre-K
120
Kindergarten
120
Grade 1
131
Student demographics
White
17046%
DISTRICT 48% · STATE 24%
Hispanic
17948%
DISTRICT 46% · STATE 54%
Black
51%
DISTRICT 2% · STATE 13%
Asian
31%
DISTRICT 0% · STATE 6%
Two+
144%
DISTRICT 4% · STATE 3%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Male
19352%
Female
17848%

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7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
371
-24 (-6%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
13.1:1
was 14.3:1
% White
46%
was 65%
% Hispanic
48%
was 29%
% Black
1%
was 1%
% Asian
1%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About KEMP PRI

KEMP PRI is an elementary campus of compact scale in KEMP, Texas, one of the schools within KEMP ISD, teacheing 371 students in grades pre-K through 1. Compared to the state average of about 519 students per school, that is 29% leaner than typical.

KEMP ISD runs 6 schools in total, collectively educating 1,987 students. KEMP PRI is one of those campuses.

Looking at the student body, KEMP PRI records that the largest single group is Hispanic at 48%, but no single group is in the majority. Beyond that, the school shows 46% White, 4% multiracial. That is noticeably more Hispanic than the county at large, where the share is closer to 27%.

In terms of school funding signals, The school currently runs with 28 full-time-equivalent teachers, for a student-teacher ratio near 13.1:1. The state averages around 15.1:1, so this campus is tighter than the state norm typical. About 81% of enrolled students meet the income threshold for free or reduced-price lunch, often used as a Title I proxy. By comparison, Kaufman County runs at roughly 59%, so the school's eligibility rate is above the surrounding baseline.

In the surrounding community, the surrounding county (Kaufman County) records that the typical household earns roughly $89,485 per year, about 27% of the adult population holds a bachelor's degree or above, and census figures put the poverty rate at about 8%. Across Kaufman County's 65 public schools (combined enrollment of about 41,319 students), KEMP PRI is one campus in the mix.

Nearest neighbor: KEMP INT, around 0.7 miles off. Within five miles, there are 5 other public schools.

The campus sits in a small-town setting.

Five-year trend. KEMP PRI's enrollment has decreased 6% since 2018, when it stood at 395 (now 371). Hispanic enrollment moved from 29% to 48% across the same window. Class-load math has narrowed: from 14.3:1 in 2018 to 13.1:1 in 2025.

On the community side, the feed for KEMP PRI typically covers pickup logistics, teacher feedback, and after-school programs. Members of the school community can share what they know.

Kaufman County at a glance

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Population
172,604
Census ACS
Median income
$89,485
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
27%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
8%
Below federal line
Schools in county
65
41,319 students

Quick facts

School name
KEMP PRI
District
KEMP ISD
Address
601 E 8TH ST, KEMP, TX 75143
Phone
(903) 498-5001
County
Kaufman County
Level
Elementary
Grade range
PK–01
Total enrollment
371
Teachers (FTE)
28
Student–teacher ratio
13.1:1
Free/Reduced lunch
299 (81%)
Locale
42-Rural: Distant
NCES ID
482532002825
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

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Frequently asked questions

About KEMP PRI
What is the total enrollment at KEMP PRI?
KEMP PRI enrolls approximately 371 students in grades PK-01.
What grades does KEMP PRI serve?
KEMP PRI serves grades PK-01.
What is the student-teacher ratio at KEMP PRI?
The student-to-teacher ratio at KEMP PRI is approximately 13.1:1 (28 FTE teachers).
What is the student diversity at KEMP PRI?
Student demographics at KEMP PRI are roughly 46% White, 48% Hispanic, 1% Black, 1% Asian, 4% Two or more.
Who oversees KEMP PRI?
KEMP PRI is overseen by KEMP ISD in Kaufman County.
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