- Enrollment
- 791
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Kirksville, MO
Kirksville Primary
Federal NCES profile for Kirksville Primary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 291674002219
👥 S:T ratio 66
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 50
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Kirksville Primary earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 89% of Missouri schools.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Kirksville · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 8.6:1
- small classes for Missouri
- 39.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Kirksville Primary has class sizes smaller than 89% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Kirksville Primary ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Kirksville, MO.
School address
District: Kirksville R-Iii · Missouri
NCES ID 291674002219 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+24 students YoY
Kirksville Primary held near 727 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+24 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 64.0 → 65.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+24 students YoY 291674002219 · Kirksville, MO Other · MID · TRAD
539 enr · 8.6:1 · 39.8% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Kirksville Sr. High (791 students)
Kirksville Primary held near 727 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+24 headcount). Teacher FTE added 64.0 → 65.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Kirksville Primary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Kirksville Sr.
Kirksville Sr. High
791 students
- This school
Kirksville Primary
539 students
- Ray Miller Ele
Ray Miller Elem.
530 students
- William Matthe
William Matthew Middle School
514 students
What this shows Kirksville Primary reports 539 students on the CCD universe file.
How Kirksville Primary compares
Kirksville Primary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Missouri and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Missouri | Missouri avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 8.6:1 | ▼ 33% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 39.8% | ▼ 14% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 539 | top 19% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8.6:1
Leaner classes than 94% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
539
Bigger than 66% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
39.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 14% below the Missouri average of 46.1%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
8.6:1
students per teacher
- 33% below state mean
Top 11% in Missouri - lower ratio than 89% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
19.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$12,201
per pupil, district-wide
- below Missouri avg of $14,087
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 539 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
21
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 72.0%
African American 15.4%
Hispanic or Latino 6.1%
Two or More 5.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.7%
Asian 0.6%
Largest group: White at 72.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.1, Kirksville Primary is more mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Kirksville R-Iii reports $12,201 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Kirksville Primary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kirksville Sr. High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ray Miller Elem. | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| William Matthew Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Kirksville Primary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 530
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 514
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
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 (~539 students)
Frequently asked questions about Kirksville Primary
How many students attend Kirksville Primary?
Kirksville Primary has 539 students enrolled. It is a public school in Kirksville, MO. CCD year-over-year: 703 (2022-23) → 727 (2023-24), nearly flat (+24).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kirksville Primary?
The student-teacher ratio at Kirksville Primary is 8.6:1, which is 33% lower than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 45% 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 Kirksville Primary?
39.8% of students at Kirksville Primary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Kirksville Primary?
The largest demographic group at Kirksville Primary is White at 72.0% of enrollment, in Kirksville, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kirksville Primary?
Kirksville Primary has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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 Primary rank among public schools in Kirksville?
By Resource Investment Index, Kirksville Primary ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Kirksville, MO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Kirksville R-Iii?
Besides Kirksville Primary, Kirksville R-Iii also operates Kirksville Sr. High (791 students), Ray Miller Elem. (530 students), and William Matthew Middle School (514 students). See the Kirksville R-Iii district page for the complete list.