Kilgore Primary serves 664 students in grades Prekindergarten-1.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than 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 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-1
- Enrollment: 664 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 58%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Kilgore Primary ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Kilgore Primary's student population of 664 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 52 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-1
Total Students
664 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
52 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Kilgore Primary is 0.67, 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.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
37%
53%
Black
12%
13%
White
42%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
78%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Kilgore Primary?
664 students attend Kilgore Primary.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Kilgore Primary students are White, 37% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Black, 8% 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 13:1, which is lower than 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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