Kirksville Primary serves 703 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 703 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 20%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Kirksville Primary's student population of 703 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 64 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
Total Students
703 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
64 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Kirksville Primary is 0.35, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.50. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
4%
8%
Black
12%
15%
White
80%
69%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Kirksville Primary?
703 students attend Kirksville Primary.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Kirksville Primary students are White, 12% of students are Black, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Kirksville Primary?
Kirksville Primary has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What grades does Kirksville Primary offer ?
Kirksville Primary offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2
What school district is Kirksville Primary part of?
Kirksville Primary is part of Kirksville R-III School District.
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