John H Kirby Elementary School serves 513 students in grades Prekindergarten-1.
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 was higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-1
Total Students
513 students
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
School Rankings
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Asian
(15-16)n/a
4%
Hispanic
(15-16)7%
52%
Black
(15-16)15%
13%
White
(15-16)73%
29%
Hawaiian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(15-16)5%
2%
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
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 John H Kirby Elementary School?
513 students attend John H Kirby Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of John H Kirby Elementary School students are White, 15% of students are Black, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of John H Kirby Elementary School?
John H Kirby Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does John H Kirby Elementary School offer ?
John H Kirby Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-1
What school district is John H Kirby Elementary School part of?
John H Kirby Elementary School is part of Silsbee Independent School District.
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