Elementary Schools in Kirksville R-III

The Kirksville R-III school district in Missouri is home to two elementary schools: Kirksville Primary and Ray Miller Elementary. These schools serve students from pre-kindergarten through 5th grade, providing educational opportunities in the Kirksville area.

Kirksville Primary is a larger school with 703 students, while Ray Miller Elementary has 502 students. Both schools have high chronic absenteeism rates of 21.9%, which is significantly higher than the state average. Additionally, the schools serve a population with lower socioeconomic status, as evidenced by the high percentages of free and reduced-price lunch recipients, ranging from 48.79% at Kirksville Primary to 54.58% at Ray Miller Elementary.

Despite the challenges, both schools perform reasonably well on MAP assessments, with some standout performance in 3rd-grade ELA at Ray Miller Elementary. However, there are still opportunities for improvement, particularly in areas where proficiency rates lag behind the district and state averages. The notable difference in per-student spending between the two schools, with Kirksville Primary spending $5,388 more per student, may be an area to explore further to understand the reasons behind this discrepancy.