Kirksville Primary serves 727 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 727 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 22%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Kirksville Primary's student population of 727 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 65 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
727 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
65 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Kirksville Primary is 0.38, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
4%
8%
Black
13%
15%
White
78%
68%
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Kirksville Primary?
727 students attend Kirksville Primary.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Kirksville Primary students are White, 13% of students are Black, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
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 12:1.
What grades does Kirksville Primary offer ?
Kirksville Primary offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Kirksville Primary part of?
Kirksville Primary is part of Kirksville R-III School District.
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