KIRKSVILLE PRIMARY SCHOOL
KIRKSVILLE PRIMARY is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the KIRKSVILLE R-III school district, located in KIRKSVILLE, MO with about 741 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 2nd Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 63 teachers, KIRKSVILLE PRIMARY has a student/teacher ratio of about 11:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
KIRKSVILLE PRIMARY School, located at 1815 E Hamilton in Kirksville, Missouri, serves as a foundational educational institution for the district's youngest learners. Typically catering to students in the early elementary grades (often prekindergarten through second grade), the school focuses on building essential academic, social, and emotional skills during these formative years. The facility is part of the Kirksville R-III School District, which is committed to providing a supportive environment that fosters a love for learning and prepares children for future academic success.
As a community-focused school, KIRKSVILLE PRIMARY emphasizes the importance of early childhood development through structured classroom instruction and interactive learning opportunities. By concentrating on foundational literacy, numeracy, and social-behavioral development, the school strives to create an inclusive atmosphere where students can grow at their own pace. The staff works closely with families and the local community to ensure that each child receives the individualized attention and resources necessary to thrive as they transition through their primary education years.
For more information, contact KIRKSVILLE PRIMARY at (660) 665-5691 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
KIRKSVILLE, MO 63501-3903
(660) 665-5691
KIRKSVILLE PRIMARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in KIRKSVILLE, MO with about 741 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Missouri
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- KIRKSVILLE R-III
- Total Students:
- 741
- Teachers:
- 63.81
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 741 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending KIRKSVILLE PRIMARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 87% of the student body.
- White
- 86.9%
- Black or African American
- 5.5%
- Two or more races
- 4.6%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 1.6%
- Asian
- 1.3%
- Female
- 47.1%
- Male
- 52.9%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.