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#501 of 1,284 schools in KY

Top 39% in state

Kirksville Elementary School

Elementary School · Madison County · Richmond, KY

A Madison County elementary school where students score 15 points above what's typical for similar communities.

2399 Lancaster Road, Richmond, KY 40475

  • Math 57% proficient (2025)
  • Reading 56% proficient (2025)
  • 15.9:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress6.6Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-1.16 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics8.9Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency57.3% (2025 KSA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency56% (2025 KSA)
Overall Proficiency57% (2025 KSA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)41% (model expectation from 2025 KSA)
vs. Expected+15.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile83th
Resources & Environment4.1Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio15.9:1
District spending per student$12,260
Chronic Absenteeism32.3%

Students at Kirksville Elementary School score 57% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 41%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 KSA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. KY average.

Math Proficiency57%(2025 KSA)
School
State
Not reported(2025 KSA)
ELA Proficiency56%(2025 KSA)
School
State
Not reported(2025 KSA)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 15 points since 2020, reaching 57% in 2025.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
77%
ELA
82%
2010
Math
76%
ELA
78%
2011
Math
46%
ELA
42%
2012
Math
61%
ELA
49%
2013
Math
55%
ELA
55%
2014
Math
39%
ELA
50%
2015
Math
43%
ELA
45%
2016
Math
45%
ELA
54%
2017
Math
46%
ELA
49%
2018
Math
51%
ELA
51%
2019
Math
51%
ELA
51%
2020*
Math
37%
ELA
47%
2021*
Math
37%
ELA
47%
2022
Math
44%
ELA
51%
2025
Math
57%
ELA
56%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 52% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 54% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 36 test records from KY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

65.5%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Kirksville Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 3Car-Dependent
  • Bike 15Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,191/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Richmond), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$62,731

Median home value

$232,700

Median rent

$863/mo

College educated

37.1%

Homeownership

59.1%

Poverty rate

15.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 40475; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Madison Kindergarten AcademyEnrollment path unverified6.6PK–K4.7 mi418Compare →
St Mark Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition7.4privatePK–54.9 mi72Compare →
Boonesborough ElementaryEnrollment path unverified9.0PK–5Not available420Compare →
Glenn R Marshall Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.61–5Not available480Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Madison County

Schools in district
22
Rank in district
#12 of 18
District spending per student
$12,260NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
15.6%Census SAIPE · 2024

Kirksville Elementary School is listed in Madison County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Kirksville Elementary School

Kirksville Elementary School is a public elementary school in Richmond, KY, part of Madison County, serving approximately 620 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 15.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #501 of 1,284 schools in KY. State assessment records show 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Kirksville Elementary School

What grades does Kirksville Elementary School serve?

Kirksville Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Kirksville Elementary School?

Kirksville Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 620 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Kirksville Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Kirksville Elementary School is 15.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Kirksville Elementary School rank in KY?

Kirksville Elementary School ranks #501 of 1,284 schools in KY.

What is Kirksville Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Kirksville Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Kirksville Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Kirksville Elementary School has 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Kirksville Elementary School a charter school?

No, Kirksville Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Kirksville Elementary School a Title I school?

No, Kirksville Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Kirksville Elementary School?

65.5% of students at Kirksville Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
620
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
39
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Madison County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
32.3%
Area population (ZIP 40475)
65,030
Area average commute
26.3 min
Area median age
33.8
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2025 KSA · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 KSA. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2025 KSA · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 KSA. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 40475; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24

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