Kirkersville Elementary School

483 Students

Elementary School K - 3rd

School Overview

Kirkersville Elementary School, located at 215 N Fifth St in Kirkersville, Ohio, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Southwest Licking Local School District. As a small, community-focused school, it provides instruction for students in the primary grade levels, typically emphasizing core curriculum areas such as reading, mathematics, science, and social studies. The school is known for its quiet, rural setting, which aims to foster a supportive and close-knit environment where students can build strong relationships with both their peers and their instructors.

Beyond its academic offerings, Kirkersville Elementary is deeply integrated into the small village of Kirkersville, often acting as a hub for local families. The school prioritizes the social and emotional development of its students, striving to create an inclusive atmosphere that prepares children for the transition to middle school. By maintaining a focus on foundational skills and community values, the school remains a key component of the district's effort to provide quality public education to the students of Licking County.

483

Total Students

28.0

Full-Time Teachers

17.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

36.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Kirkersville Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	360
Hispanic	11
Black	18
Asian	59
Two or More	34
Pacific Islander	1

White
360 (74.5%)
Asian
59 (12.2%)
Two or More
34 (7.0%)
Black
18 (3.7%)
Hispanic
11 (2.3%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2%)

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:	Southwest Licking Local
Phone:	(740)927-7281
Grade Range:	K - 3rd
Total Students:	483
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	28.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	138
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	37

* 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

Kindergarten 108

Grade 1 136

Grade 2 118

Grade 3 121