- Enrollment
- 1,167
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Kilgore, TX
Kilgore Pri
Federal NCES profile for Kilgore Pri, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 482562002859
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 38
📋 Attendance 39
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Kilgore Pri earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 77% of Texas schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #6 of 6
- public schools in Kilgore · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.9:1
- small classes for Texas
- 77.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Kilgore Pri has class sizes smaller than 77% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Kilgore Pri ranks #6 of 6 public schools in Kilgore, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-7 students YoY
Kilgore Pri held near 657 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 52.4 → 48.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-7 students YoY 482562002859 · Kilgore, TX Other · MID · TRAD
621 enr · 11.9:1 · 77.9% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Kilgore H S (1,167 students)
Kilgore Pri held near 657 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 52.4 → 48.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Kilgore Pri in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Kilgore H S
Kilgore H S
1,167 students
- Kilgore Middle
Kilgore Middle
840 students
- This school
Kilgore Pri
621 students
- Kilgore Int
Kilgore Int
531 students
- Chandler El
Chandler El
501 students
What this shows Kilgore Pri reports 621 students on the CCD universe file.
How Kilgore Pri compares
Kilgore Pri held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.9:1 | ▼ 19% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 77.9% | ▲ 26% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 621 | top 35% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.9:1
Leaner classes than 76% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
621
Bigger than 75% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
77.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 26% above the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11.9:1
students per teacher
- 19% below state mean
Top 23% in Texas - lower ratio than 77% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
24.3%
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
$10,835
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $14,348
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 311 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
20
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 41.1%
Hispanic or Latino 37.0%
African American 12.9%
Two or More 8.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 41.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.0, Kilgore Pri is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Kilgore Isd reports $10,835 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Kilgore Pri Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kilgore H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kilgore Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kilgore Int | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Chandler El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Kilgore Pri's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 840
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 531
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 501
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~621 students)
Frequently asked questions about Kilgore Pri
How many students attend Kilgore Pri?
Kilgore Pri has 621 students enrolled. It is a public school in Kilgore, TX. CCD year-over-year: 664 (2022-23) → 657 (2023-24), nearly flat (-7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kilgore Pri?
The student-teacher ratio at Kilgore Pri is 11.9:1, which is 19% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 24% 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 Kilgore Pri?
77.9% of students at Kilgore Pri are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Kilgore Pri?
The largest demographic group at Kilgore Pri is White at 41.1% of enrollment, in Kilgore, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kilgore Pri?
Kilgore Pri has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Kilgore Pri rank among public schools in Kilgore?
By Resource Investment Index, Kilgore Pri ranks #6 of 6 public schools in Kilgore, 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 Kilgore on the city page.
What other schools are in Kilgore Isd?
Besides Kilgore Pri, Kilgore Isd also operates Kilgore H S (1,167 students), Kilgore Middle (840 students), and Kilgore Int (531 students). See the Kilgore Isd district page for the complete list.