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Enrollment
621
Elementary
DISTRICT 551 · STATE 519
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·KILGORE ISD·NCES 482562002859
Kilgore Primary School
255 BAUGHMAN RD, KILGORE, TX 75662 · (903) 988-3905 · Rusk County
GRADES PK–01ELEMENTARY31-TOWNTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL621 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
13.8:1
45 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 13.3:1 · STATE 15.1:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
77%
478 students
DISTRICT 72% · STATE 65%
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-K | 123 | 20% |
| Kindergarten | 251 | 40% |
| Grade 1 | 247 | 40% |
Student demographics
67%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 66% · STATE 63% · 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
Kilgore Primary School→Chandler Elementary School→Kilgore Intermediate School→Kilgore Middle School→Kilgore High School
Based on grade levels within KILGORE ISD. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Schools most like Kilgore Primary School
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kilgore Primary School this school | 621 | 77.0% | N/A |
| Madisonville Elementary School MADISONVILLE | 662 | 78.1% | N/A |
| City View Elementary School WICHITA FALLS | 504 | 75.6% | 36.8% |
| Kilgore Intermediate School KILGORE | 531 | 71.9% | 38.4% |
| East Side Elementary School JACKSONVILLE | 623 | 80.9% | 41.3% |
| Madisonville Intermediate School MADISONVILLE | 513 | 71.9% | 50.0% |
Matched among Texas 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 Kilgore Primary School ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Texas | In Rusk County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 621 | #1,455 of 4,938 | #2 of 13 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 13.8:1 | #1,351 of 4,622 | #7 of 12 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 67.0% | #799 of 4,628 | #4 of 12 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 77.0% | #2,147 of 4,789 | #3 of 13 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked steepest decline first | -25.5% | #732 of 2,838 | #1 of 11 |
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
621
-66 (-10%) vs 2020
+94% since 1990-91, when it was 320
Student : Teacher
13.8:1
was 14.0:1
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 | 621 | 45 | 13.8:1 | 77% (478) |
| 2023-24 | 657 | 48.3 | 13.6:1 | 78% (515) |
| 2022-23 | 664 | 52.4 | 12.7:1 | 81% (541) |
| 2020-21 | 687 | 49 | 14.0:1 | 77% (530) |
| 2017-18 | 833 | 50.5 | 16.5:1 | 77% (642) |
| 2015-16 | 844 | 49 | 17.2:1 | 76% (640) |
| 2010-11 | 540 | 34 | 15.9:1 | 75% (407) |
| 2000-01 | 410 | 26 | 15.8:1 | 71% (290) |
| 1990-91 | 320 | 19 | 16.8:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Kilgore Primary School.
Since 2017-18: students down 25% (833 to 621); teachers down 11% (50.5 to 45).
About Kilgore Primary School
Kilgore Primary School is an elementary school in KILGORE, Texas, reachable at (903) 988-3905. Its enrollment is 621 students, spread over pre-K through 1.
KILGORE ISD has 3,660 students in 5 schools, and Kilgore Primary School is one of those schools.
The student body at Kilgore Primary School has no majority group. White students lead at 41%. Next come 37% Hispanic, 13% Black, and 9% multiracial. The county population is about 66% White. Its diversity index, the chance that two randomly chosen students belong to different racial or ethnic groups, is 67%.
The student-to-teacher ratio at Kilgore Primary School is 13.8:1, based on 45 full-time-equivalent teachers. The average for elementary schools in Texas is 15.1:1, so this school has fewer students per teacher. Kilgore Primary School counts 77% of students as eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Across public schools in Rusk County, the average is 66%.
In Rusk County, the median household earns about $68,658 a year, the share of adults with a bachelor's degree or higher is 18%, and about 10% of people live in poverty. Rusk County has 29 public schools with about 10,350 students, including Kilgore Primary School.
Among nearby public schools, Kilgore Middle School is closest at about 0.2 miles. There are 7 more public schools inside five miles.
The school's setting, by NCES definition, is Town: Fringe: in a town close to an urbanized area.
Enrollment in 2024-25 stood at 621, compared with 687 in 2020-21.
This page collects posts and questions about Kilgore Primary School, such as fundraisers, report cards, and school supplies. Current and former families are welcome to add their experience.
Rusk County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
52,842
Census ACS
Median income
$68,658
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
18%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
10%
Below federal line
Schools in county
29
10,350 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in KILGORE ISD
- Kilgore High SchoolHigh · 1,167 students
- Kilgore Middle SchoolMiddle · 840 students
- Kilgore Intermediate SchoolElementary · 531 students
- Chandler Elementary SchoolElementary · 501 students
- Elder Coop Alter SchoolCombined
- Kilgore Pathways AcademyElementary
Other schools in KILGORE
- Kilgore High SchoolHigh · 1,167 students
- Kilgore Middle SchoolMiddle · 840 students
- Sabine Elementary SchoolElementary · 618 students
- Kilgore Intermediate SchoolElementary · 531 students
- Chandler Elementary SchoolElementary · 501 students
- Elder Coop Alter SchoolCombined
Nearby schools
- Kilgore Middle School0.2 mi · 840
- Chandler Elementary School0.5 mi · 501
- Kilgore Intermediate School0.8 mi · 531
- Kilgore High School2.4 mi · 1,167
- Leveretts Chapel High School4.6 mi · 72
- Leveretts Chapel Elementary School4.6 mi · 118
Frequently asked questions
About Kilgore Primary SchoolHow many students attend Kilgore Primary School?
Kilgore Primary School enrolls approximately 621 students in grades PK-01.
What grades does Kilgore Primary School serve?
Kilgore Primary School serves grades PK-01.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kilgore Primary School?
The student-to-teacher ratio at Kilgore Primary School is approximately 13.8:1 (45 FTE teachers).
How diverse is Kilgore Primary School?
Kilgore Primary School reports a student body of 41% White, 37% Hispanic, 13% Black, 9% Two or more.
Is Kilgore Primary School public or private?
Kilgore Primary School is a public K-12 school, overseen by KILGORE ISD.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.