Very Good
#678 of 2,221 schools in MO
Top 31% in state
Based on limited data
Kirksville Primary
Elementary School · Kirksville R-iii · Kirksville, MO
A Kirksville R-iii elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 2nd.
1815 E HAMILTON, Kirksville, MO 63501
- 11.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Estimated academic score. This school does not have standardized test data. Based on MO statewide data.Learn more
Academics
Partial Profile · 2/3 metricsRequires 2+ years of test data
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Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. MO average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
50.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Kirksville Primary 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 19Car-Dependent
- Bike 34Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,381/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Kirksville), 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
$55,394
Median home value
$159,700
Median rent
$783/mo
College educated
38%
Homeownership
55.4%
Poverty rate
22.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 63501; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Faith Lutheran SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.4 | PK–8 | 0.6 mi | 71 | Compare → |
| Mary Immaculate Elementary SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.4 | K–8 | 1.0 mi | 72 | Compare → |
| Life Church SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 1–12 | 2.2 mi | 25 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Kirksville R-iii
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #2 of 4
- District spending per student
- $12,201NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 16.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Kirksville Primary is listed in KIRKSVILLE R-III; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Kirksville Primary
Kirksville Primary is a public elementary school in Kirksville, MO, part of Kirksville R-iii, serving approximately 727 students in grades Pre-K-2nd with a 11.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #678 of 2,221 schools in MO. Based on limited data: 40% component coverage.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Kirksville Primary
What grades does Kirksville Primary serve?
Kirksville Primary serves students in grades Pre-K through 2nd.
How many students attend Kirksville Primary?
Kirksville Primary has an enrollment of approximately 727 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kirksville Primary?
The student-teacher ratio at Kirksville Primary is 11.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Kirksville Primary rank in MO?
Kirksville Primary ranks #678 of 2,221 schools in MO.
What is Kirksville Primary's MySchoolScout rating?
Kirksville Primary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Kirksville Primary a charter school?
No, Kirksville Primary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Kirksville Primary a Title I school?
No, Kirksville Primary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Kirksville Primary?
50.3% of students at Kirksville Primary 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 – 2nd
- Enrollment
- 727
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 65
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Adair County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 14.4%
- Phone
- (660) 665-5691
- Area population (ZIP 63501)
- 21,129
- Area average commute
- 14.7 min
- Area median age
- 27.7
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.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource 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 63501; 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 vintage unavailable; directory SY 2023–24
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