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
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 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
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
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.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
36%
53%
Black
12%
13%
White
42%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
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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