KILGORE INT

www.kisd.org

582 Students

Elementary School 4th - 5th

School Overview

Kilgore Intermediate School, located at 2300 Whipporwill in Kilgore, Texas, is a key component of the Kilgore Independent School District (KISD). Serving students in the intermediate grade levels, the school focuses on bridging the gap between elementary education and the more complex academic requirements of middle school. The campus is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes core academic skills, character development, and student engagement to prepare children for their future educational transitions.

As part of the broader KISD community, the school utilizes the district’s resources to provide a well-rounded experience, often incorporating extracurricular opportunities and technology-integrated instruction. The school serves as a central hub for the local community, maintaining a commitment to high academic standards and school spirit. For parents and community members seeking the latest information on school policies, academic calendars, and district news, the official website at http://www.kisd.org serves as the primary resource for updates and school-related communications.

582

Total Students

43.5

Full-Time Teachers

13.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

65.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for KILGORE INT
Demographic	Student Count
White	245
Hispanic	220
Black	71
Asian	3
Two or More	41
American Indian	2

White
245 (42.1 %)
Hispanic
220 (37.8 %)
Black
71 (12.2 %)
Two or More
41 (7.0 %)
Asian
3 (0.5 %)
American Indian
2 (0.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	KILGORE ISD
Phone:	(903)988-3903
Website:	http://www.kisd.org
Grade Range:	4th - 5th
Total Students:	582
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	43.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	377
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	5

* 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

Grade 4 281

Grade 5 301