Kirksville Elementary School

563 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Kirksville Elementary School, located on Lancaster Road in Richmond, Kentucky, serves as a cornerstone of the local community within the Madison County School District. As a rural primary educational institution, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and student engagement. It focuses on providing a foundational education that prepares young learners for their transition to middle school, balancing core curriculum standards with a variety of extracurricular opportunities.

The school is noted for its community-oriented atmosphere, where close partnerships between parents, staff, and students are prioritized to enhance the overall educational experience. By leveraging its location in Richmond, Kirksville Elementary provides a nurturing setting that values both traditional instruction and modern teaching methods. The school remains committed to cultivating a safe and inclusive space that encourages students to achieve their personal best while contributing positively to their local community.

563

Total Students

36.3

Full-Time Teachers

15.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

75.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Kirksville Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	428
Hispanic	47
Black	42
Asian	5
Two or More	37
Pacific Islander	4

White
428 (76.0 %)
Hispanic
47 (8.3 %)
Black
42 (7.5 %)
Two or More
37 (6.6 %)
Asian
5 (0.9 %)
Pacific Islander
4 (0.7 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Madison County
Phone:	(859)624-4582
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	563
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	36.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	397
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	25

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 26

Kindergarten 97

Grade 1 92

Grade 2 93

Grade 3 86

Grade 4 89

Grade 5 80