Kilgore Primary

255 Baughman Rd
Kilgore, TX 75662
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Kilgore Primary serves 657 students in grades Prekindergarten-1. 
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-1
  • Enrollment: 657 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 58%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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Kilgore Primary ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:

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School Overview

Kilgore Primary's student population of 657 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 48 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-1
Total Students
657 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Kilgore Primary is 0.68, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (TX)
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
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American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
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Hispanic
36%
53%
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Black
12%
13%
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White
42%
25%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Kilgore Primary.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Texas.
0.68
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
57%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Kilgore Primary?
657 students attend Kilgore Primary.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Kilgore Primary students are White, 36% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Kilgore Primary?
Kilgore Primary has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Kilgore Primary offer ?
Kilgore Primary offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-1
What school district is Kilgore Primary part of?
Kilgore Primary is part of Kilgore Independent School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-1
  • Enrollment: 657 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 58%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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