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Kirby Elementary School

Summary:

Kirby Elementary School is a public elementary school serving 250 students in grades K-6 in Kirby, Arkansas. The school is part of the Kirby School District, which is ranked 178 out of 252 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Kirby Elementary faces significant challenges, including high poverty rates, with 100% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch over the past 3 years, significantly higher than the 75-82% at nearby schools like Murfreesboro Elementary, Caddo Hills Elementary, and Centerpoint Elementary. The school's proficiency rates on state assessments are also lower than the state and nearby school averages, especially in math and science. Additionally, Kirby Elementary has a higher student-teacher ratio of 13.5 compared to 10.5-15.7 at the nearby schools, and lower per-student spending of $9,199 compared to $6,587-$9,988 in the nearby districts.

However, Kirby Elementary does show some bright spots, with its 3rd-grade students performing better than the school's overall averages and exceeding state proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Reading, and Math. This suggests the school may be more effective at teaching the younger grades. By comparing Kirby Elementary to its higher-performing neighbors and exploring additional support resources, the school may be able to address its academic challenges and improve outcomes for its students.


Detail:

Public K-6

 2614 Hwy 27 N
       Kirby, AR  71950

(501) 398-4213

District: Kirby School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
238th of 497 Arkansas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,199 Help


Students who attend Kirby Elementary School usually attend:

High:    Kirby High School

Student/teacher ratio:  11.1 Help
Number of students:  216

Racial breakdown:

White:
84.3%
Hispanic:
13.9%
Two or more races:
1.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  106.5% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Kirby Elementary School ranks better than 52.1% of elementary schools in Arkansas. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 52.71. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (84.3%), Hispanic (13.9%), two or more races (1.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 106.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Kirby Elementary School is 11.1. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Kirby Elementary School is $9,199.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Kirby Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Kirby School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Kirby School District 178th of 252 Arkansas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Kirby Elementary School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 64.70 149th 411 63.7%
2006 57.61 197th 402 51.0%
2007 51.18 249th 440 43.4%
2008 51.12 258th 439 41.2%
2009 63.53 183rd 445 58.9%
2010 55.71 239th 457 47.7%
2011 65.01 178th 471 62.2%
2012 63.81 189th 468 59.6%
2013 61.66 194th 476 59.2%
2014 47.85 292nd 471 38.0%
2015 30.87 351st 466 24.7%
2016 46.93 285th 494 42.3%
2017 60.73 179th 485 63.1%
2018 44.14 292nd 480 39.2%
2019 35.77 346th 488 29.1%
2021 54.59 245th 496 50.6%
2022 43.12 307th 487 37.0%
2023 55.56 231st 492 53.0%
2024 52.71 238th 497 52.1%
See the entire list of Arkansas Elementary School Rankings!

Data source: test scores: Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Data source: Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education

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Enrollment information for Kirby Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 286 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 286
1989 279 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 0 279
1990 246 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 246
1991 248 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 249
1992 237 0 0 5 0 n/a n/a 0 242
1993 221 0 0 6 0 n/a n/a 0 227
1994 212 0 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 216
1995 219 0 0 5 0 n/a n/a 0 224
1996 219 0 0 5 0 n/a n/a 0 224
1997 210 0 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 214
1998 198 0 1 3 0 n/a n/a 0 202
1999 224 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 225
2000 226 0 0 11 0 n/a n/a 0 237
2001 220 0 0 11 0 n/a n/a 0 231
2002 212 0 0 15 0 n/a n/a 0 227
2003 212 0 0 15 0 n/a n/a 0 227
2004 225 1 0 9 0 n/a n/a 0 235
2005 232 0 0 12 0 n/a n/a 0 244
2006 241 0 0 9 0 n/a n/a 0 250
2007 230 0 0 18 0 n/a n/a 0 248
2008 239 2 0 15 0 n/a n/a 0 256
2009 243 2 0 17 0 n/a n/a 0 262
2010 204 0 0 15 1 0 6 0 226
2011 182 0 0 17 0 0 7 0 206
2012 174 0 0 16 0 1 8 0 199
2013 142 0 0 12 1 0 5 0 160
2014 133 0 0 15 2 0 9 0 159
2015 150 3 0 17 1 0 4 0 175
2016 134 2 0 15 0 0 4 0 155
2017 168 1 0 18 0 0 8 0 195
2018 169 0 0 20 0 0 3 0 192
2019 181 0 0 20 0 0 4 0 205
2020 198 1 0 26 0 0 4 0 229
2021 192 2 0 32 0 0 5 0 231
2022 192 2 0 22 0 0 7 0 223
2023 215 1 0 28 0 0 6 0 250
2024 182 1 0 30 0 0 3 0 216

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Kirby Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 286 18.0 15.8 n/a
1989 279 20.0 13.9 n/a
1990 246 19.0 12.9 26.8
1991 249 18.1 13.7 28.1
1992 242 16.8 14.4 33.5
1993 227 16.9 13.4 45.4
1994 216 13.9 15.5 37
1995 224 15.8 14.2 37.9
1996 224 15.8 14.2 37.9
1997 214 14.8 14.5 38.8
1998 202 14.8 13.6 41.6
1999 225 13.2 17.0 55.1
2000 237 20.0 11.9 56.5
2001 231 19.0 12.2 51.9
2002 227 19.0 11.9 55.1
2003 227 19.0 11.9 55.1
2004 235 18.0 13.1 54.9
2005 244 20.0 12.2 58.2
2006 250 19.0 13.2 58
2007 248 21.0 11.8 69.4
2008 256 22.0 11.6 61.7
2009 262 22.0 11.9 65.6
2010 226 25.1 9.8 63.3
2011 206 17.7 11.6 66
2012 199 17.6 11.2 71.4
2013 160 13.6 11.7 69.4
2014 159 14.4 11.0 79.9
2015 175 19.0 9.2 79.4
2016 155 19.0 8.1 76.8
2017 195 16.3 11.9 29.7
2018 192 17.0 11.2 39.1
2019 205 16.2 12.6 81
2020 229 16.4 13.9 79.5
2021 231 17.2 13.4 100
2022 223 18.0 12.3 100
2023 250 18.4 13.5 100
2024 216 19.3 11.1 106.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Kirby Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 286 18.0 15.8 n/a
1989 279 20.0 13.9 n/a
1990 246 19.0 12.9 26.8
1991 249 18.1 13.7 28.1
1992 242 16.8 14.4 33.5
1993 227 16.9 13.4 45.4
1994 216 13.9 15.5 37
1995 224 15.8 14.2 37.9
1996 224 15.8 14.2 37.9
1997 214 14.8 14.5 38.8
1998 202 14.8 13.6 41.6
1999 225 13.2 17.0 55.1
2000 237 20.0 11.9 56.5
2001 231 19.0 12.2 51.9
2002 227 19.0 11.9 55.1
2003 227 19.0 11.9 55.1
2004 235 18.0 13.1 54.9
2005 244 20.0 12.2 58.2
2006 250 19.0 13.2 58
2007 248 21.0 11.8 69.4
2008 256 22.0 11.6 61.7
2009 262 22.0 11.9 65.6
2010 226 25.1 9.8 63.3
2011 206 17.7 11.6 66
2012 199 17.6 11.2 71.4
2013 160 13.6 11.7 69.4
2014 159 14.4 11.0 79.9
2015 175 19.0 9.2 79.4
2016 155 19.0 8.1 76.8
2017 195 16.3 11.9 29.7
2018 192 17.0 11.2 39.1
2019 205 16.2 12.6 81
2020 229 16.4 13.9 79.5
2021 231 17.2 13.4 100
2022 223 18.0 12.3 100
2023 250 18.4 13.5 100
2024 216 19.3 11.1 106.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Kirby Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,748 (19.0%) $7,450 (81.0%) $9,199

Data source: Arkansas Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Kirby Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 346th of 488 Elementary schoolsRanks 231st of 492 Elementary schools
 24%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English (Kirby Elementary School)8069.1
 10.9%
   3rd Grade English (Kirby School District)8069.1
 10.9%
   3rd Grade English (Arkansas)72.462.6
 9.8%
3rd Grade Math (Kirby Elementary School)3566.7
 31.7%
   3rd Grade Math (Kirby School District)3566.7
 31.7%
   3rd Grade Math (Arkansas)62.154.4
 7.7%
3rd Grade Science (Kirby Elementary School)2038.1
 18.1%
   3rd Grade Science (Kirby School District)2038.1
 18.1%
   3rd Grade Science (Arkansas)39.435
 4.4%
3rd Grade Reading (Kirby Elementary School)1533.3
 18.3%
   3rd Grade Reading (Kirby School District)1533.3
 18.3%
   3rd Grade Reading (Arkansas)38.332.2
 6.1%
4th Grade English (Kirby Elementary School)58.657.1
 1.5%
   4th Grade English (Kirby School District)58.657.1
 1.5%
   4th Grade English (Arkansas)69.663.3
 6.3%
4th Grade Math (Kirby Elementary School)24.121.4
 2.7%
   4th Grade Math (Kirby School District)24.121.4
 2.7%
   4th Grade Math (Arkansas)53.848.6
 5.2%
4th Grade Science (Kirby Elementary School)27.525
 2.5%
   4th Grade Science (Kirby School District)27.525
 2.5%
   4th Grade Science (Arkansas)42.338.5
 3.8%
4th Grade Reading (Kirby Elementary School)27.646.5
 18.9%
   4th Grade Reading (Kirby School District)27.646.5
 18.9%
   4th Grade Reading (Arkansas)45.342
 3.3%
5th Grade English (Kirby Elementary School)68.979.3
 10.4%
   5th Grade English (Kirby School District)68.979.3
 10.4%
   5th Grade English (Arkansas)73.370.2
 3.1%
5th Grade Math (Kirby Elementary School)48.340
 8.3%
   5th Grade Math (Kirby School District)48.340
 8.3%
   5th Grade Math (Arkansas)49.240.7
 8.5%
5th Grade Science (Kirby Elementary School)41.333.4
 7.9%
   5th Grade Science (Kirby School District)41.333.4
 7.9%
   5th Grade Science (Arkansas)40.734.6
 6.1%
5th Grade Reading (Kirby Elementary School)3137.9
 6.9%
   5th Grade Reading (Kirby School District)3137.9
 6.9%
   5th Grade Reading (Arkansas)4136.8
 4.2%
6th Grade English (Kirby Elementary School)7266.6
 5.4%
   6th Grade English (Kirby School District)7266.6
 5.4%
   6th Grade English (Arkansas)72.867.6
 5.2%
6th Grade Math (Kirby Elementary School)7266.7
 5.3%
   6th Grade Math (Kirby School District)7266.7
 5.3%
   6th Grade Math (Arkansas)53.747
 6.7%
6th Grade Science (Kirby Elementary School)4036.1
 3.9%
   6th Grade Science (Kirby School District)4036.1
 3.9%
   6th Grade Science (Arkansas)45.840.3
 5.5%
6th Grade Reading (Kirby Elementary School)4430.6
 13.4%
   6th Grade Reading (Kirby School District)4430.6
 13.4%
   6th Grade Reading (Arkansas)43.139
 4.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students205250
 22%
African American01
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic2028
 40%
Pacific Islander00
White181215
 18.8%
Two or More Races46
 50%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients81%100%
 19%

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In the 2023-24 school year, 216 students attended Kirby Elementary School.

Kirby Elementary School ranks 238th of 497 Arkansas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Kirby Elementary School usually go on to attend:

High : Kirby High School

Students at Kirby Elementary School are 84% White, 14% Hispanic, 1% Two or more races.


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