Enrollment
371
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Kemp, TX
Kemp Pri
Federal NCES profile for Kemp Pri, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 482532002825
👥 S:T ratio 55
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 13
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Kemp Pri earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 83% of Texas schools.
- #3 of 5
- public schools in Kemp · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.2:1
- small classes for Texas
- 49.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Kemp Pri has class sizes smaller than 83% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Kemp Pri ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Kemp, TX.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
33.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.2:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
-24% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
49.3%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
-20% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Kemp Pri compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Kemp Pri
Kemp Pri is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Kemp, Texas, enrolling 371 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 11.2:1 puts it in the smaller third of Texas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 49.3% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 371 puts it in the smaller third of Texas schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Against 987 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #594.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (48%) and White (46%) (diversity index 56/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 35.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 15.8% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Kemp Isd also operates Kemp H S (566 students) and Kemp J H (439 students) alongside Kemp Pri.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Kemp Pri compares
Kemp Pri on the metrics families compare, against Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.2:1 | ▼ 24% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 49.3% | ▼ 20% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 371 | top 67% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.2:1
Leaner classes than 82% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
371
Bigger than 43% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
49.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 20% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11.2:1
students per teacher
- 24% below state mean
Top 17% in Texas - lower ratio than 83% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
35.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,073
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $13,644
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
18
in-school suspensions + 18 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 48.2%
White 45.8%
Two or More 3.8%
African American 1.3%
Asian 0.8%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 48.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.6, Kemp Pri is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Kemp Isd, which includes Kemp Pri.
$12,073
Per student
-12%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-27%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 34.1%
State 50.1%
Federal 15.8%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Kemp Pri Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kemp H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kemp J H | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kemp Int | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Kemp Alternative | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Kemp Pri's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 566
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 439
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 307
- Students per teacher
- 10.2:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 8
- Students per teacher
- 4:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Texas, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~371 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.2:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Kemp Pri
How many students attend Kemp Pri?
Kemp Pri has 371 students enrolled. It is a public school in Kemp, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kemp Pri?
The student-teacher ratio at Kemp Pri is 11.2:1, which is 24% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 29% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Kemp Pri?
49.3% of students at Kemp Pri are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Kemp Pri?
The largest demographic group at Kemp Pri is Hispanic or Latino at 48.2% of enrollment, in Kemp, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kemp Pri?
Kemp Pri has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Kemp Pri rank among public schools in Kemp?
By Resource Investment Index, Kemp Pri ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Kemp, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Kemp on the city page.
Is Kemp Pri a good school?
Kemp Pri earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 83% of Texas schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Kemp Isd?
Besides Kemp Pri, Kemp Isd also operates Kemp H S (566 students), Kemp J H (439 students), and Kemp Int (307 students). See the Kemp Isd district page for the complete list.
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