- Enrollment
- 2,107
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Richmond, KY
Kirksville Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Kirksville Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 210372000947
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 53
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Kirksville Elementary School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of Kentucky schools.
- #3 of 5
- schools in Richmond · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.4:1
- large classes for Kentucky
- 59.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Kirksville Elementary School has class sizes larger than 87% of Kentucky schools. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Kirksville Elementary School ranks #3 of 5 schools in Richmond, KY.
School address
District: Madison County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210372000947 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+57 students YoY
Kirksville Elementary School grew from 563 students in 2022-23 to 620 in 2023-24 (+10.1%).
Teacher FTE added 36.3 → 39.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+57 students YoY 210372000947 · Richmond, KY Other · MID · TRAD
662 enr · 18.4:1 · 59.5% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Madison Central High School (2,107 students)
Kirksville Elementary School grew from 563 students in 2022-23 to 620 in 2023-24 (+10.1%). Teacher FTE added 36.3 → 39.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
Kirksville Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Madison Centra
Madison Central High School
2,107 students
- Madison Southe
Madison Southern High School
1,224 students
- This school 662
Kirksville Elementary School
662 students
- Kingston Eleme 608
Kingston Elementary School
608 students
- Madison Middle 586
Madison Middle School
586 students
- Clark Moores M 558
Clark Moores Middle School
558 students
What this shows Kirksville Elementary School reports 662 students on the CCD universe file.
How Kirksville Elementary School compares
Kirksville Elementary School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Kentucky and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kentucky | Kentucky avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.4:1 | ▲ 21% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 59.5% | ▲ 1% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 662 | top 19% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.4:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
662
Bigger than 78% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
59.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 1% above the Kentucky average of 59.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
18.4:1
students per teacher
- 21% above state mean
Top 87% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 13% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
19.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$12,260
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kentucky avg of $14,362
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 662 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 75.2%
Hispanic or Latino 9.7%
Two or More 7.3%
African American 5.9%
Asian 1.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 75.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 41.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 41.6, Kirksville Elementary School is more mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Madison County reports $12,260 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Kirksville Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Madison Central High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Madison Southern High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Kingston Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Madison Middle School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Clark Moores Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Kirksville Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,224
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 608
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 586
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 558
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Similar other schools in Richmond
4 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Boonesborough Elementary
Standard public school
406 students 15:1 students per teacher
Madison Kindergarten Academy
Standard public school
403 students 16.8:1 students per teacher
Madison County Day Treatment
Alternative education program
15 students 2.5:1 students per teacher
Bellevue Transitional School
Alternative education program
11 students
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 (~662 students)
Frequently asked questions about Kirksville Elementary School
How many students attend Kirksville Elementary School?
Kirksville Elementary School has 662 students enrolled. It is a public school in Richmond, KY. CCD year-over-year: 563 (2022-23) → 620 (2023-24), up 57.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kirksville Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Kirksville Elementary School is 18.4:1, which is 21% higher than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 17% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Kirksville Elementary School?
59.5% of students at Kirksville Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Kirksville Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Kirksville Elementary School is White at 75.2% of enrollment, in Richmond, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kirksville Elementary School?
Kirksville Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (typical 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 Kirksville Elementary School rank among schools in Richmond?
By Resource Investment Index, Kirksville Elementary School ranks #3 of 5 schools in Richmond, KY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Richmond on the city page.
What other schools are in Madison County?
Besides Kirksville Elementary School, Madison County also operates Madison Central High School (2,107 students), Madison Southern High School (1,224 students), and Kingston Elementary School (608 students). See the Madison County district page for the complete list.