Enrollment
621
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
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
Teachers (FTE)
52.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.9:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
-19% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
77.9%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
+26% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Kilgore Pri compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Kilgore Pri
Kilgore Pri is a high-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Kilgore, Texas, enrolling 621 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 11.9:1 puts it in the smaller third of Texas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 77.9% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 621 puts it in the larger third of Texas schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Among 2,174 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Texas schools statewide, it ranks #157, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (41%) and Hispanic or Latino (37%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 67/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 311 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 24.3% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding Kilgore Isd spends $10,124 per pupil, 26% below the Texas average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 15.7% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Kilgore Isd also operates Kilgore H S (1,167 students) and Kilgore Middle (840 students) alongside Kilgore 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 Kilgore Pri compares
Kilgore 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 | 11.9:1 | ▼ 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 (what these measure)
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
$10,124
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
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Kilgore Isd, which includes Kilgore Pri.
$10,124
Per student
-26%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-39%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 43.5%
State 40.8%
Federal 15.7%
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 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
- 1,167
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- 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
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 (~621 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Kilgore Pri a good school?
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. 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 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.
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