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Kirby Elementary School

Q: Is Kirby Elementary School a good school?

Kirby Elementary School ranks 214 th of 495 Arkansas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-6

214^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 495 Arkansas Elementary Schools

Better than 57% of Arkansas elementary schools

Summary

Kirby Elementary School is a public elementary school serving 216 students in grades K-6 in the high-poverty town of Kirby, Arkansas. The school faces significant challenges, with consistently low test scores, high poverty rates, and inconsistent academic performance over the years.

Kirby Elementary has had free/reduced lunch rates ranging from 100% to 106.48% in recent years, indicating a very high-poverty student population. The school's proficiency rates on state assessments are generally below the state averages across all subjects and grade levels, with only 39.6% of students proficient in English Language Arts in 2024-2025 compared to the state average of 34.7%. Kirby Elementary's statewide ranking has fluctuated significantly, from as high as 179 to as low as 346 out of around 500 Arkansas elementary schools, suggesting inconsistent academic progress.

While Kirby Elementary has a relatively low student-teacher ratio compared to nearby schools, this does not appear to have translated into improved academic outcomes. The nearby Murfreesboro Elementary, Caddo Hills Elementary, and Centerpoint Elementary schools, which also serve high-poverty populations, generally outperform Kirby Elementary on test scores and statewide rankings. Addressing the root causes of Kirby Elementary's struggles and implementing targeted interventions may be necessary to improve student outcomes.

216

Students ?

11.1

Student/teacher ratio ?

$12,552

Per pupil spending ?

77.8%

Free/discounted lunch ?

2614 Hwy 27n.
Kirby, AR 71950

(870) 398-4213

District: Kirby School District

Students who attend Kirby Elementary School usually attend:

High:

Kirby High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

88.9%

Hispanic:

10.2%

African American:

0.5%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 25th percentile in 2015 → 57th in 2025

Strengths

✓Ranking is trending up — up 32 percentile points since 2015

✓Above the Arkansas median (57th percentile)

✓Small classes — about 11 students per teacher

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school40%

District avg35%

Arkansas avg36%

214^th of 495

Arkansas public elementary schools ?

Top 43%▲ up 32 pts since 2015

From bottom 25% (2015) to top 43% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

168^th of 250Kirby School District among Arkansas districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arkansas percentile	Rating
2025	57.6	214 of 495	56.8%	★★★☆☆
2024	52.7	238 of 497	52.1%	★★★☆☆
2023	55.6	231 of 492	53.0%	★★★☆☆
2022	43.1	307 of 487	37.0%	★★☆☆☆
2021	54.6	245 of 496	50.6%	★★★☆☆
2019	35.8	346 of 488	29.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	44.1	292 of 480	39.2%	★★☆☆☆
2017	60.7	179 of 485	63.1%	★★★☆☆
2016	46.9	285 of 494	42.3%	★★☆☆☆
2015	30.9	351 of 466	24.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2014	47.8	292 of 471	38.0%	★★☆☆☆
2013	61.7	194 of 476	59.2%	★★★☆☆
2012	63.8	189 of 468	59.6%	★★★☆☆
2011	65.0	178 of 471	62.2%	★★★☆☆
2010	55.7	239 of 457	47.7%	★★☆☆☆
2009	63.5	183 of 445	58.9%	★★★☆☆
2008	51.1	258 of 439	41.2%	★★☆☆☆
2007	51.2	249 of 440	43.4%	★★☆☆☆
2006	57.6	197 of 402	51.0%	★★★☆☆
2005	64.7	149 of 411	63.7%	★★★☆☆

By subject vs Arkansas (2024-2025) ?

Reading45%+10 vs state

Science41%+3 vs state

English Language Arts40%+5 vs state

Mathematics35%-4 vs state

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Schools Near Kirby Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				ATLAS English Language Arts (2025)					ATLAS Reading (2025)					ATLAS Mathematics (2025)					ATLAS Science (2025)					Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ATLAS English Language Arts 3rd Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts 4th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts 5th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts 6th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts All Grades	ATLAS Reading 3rd Grade	ATLAS Reading 4th Grade	ATLAS Reading 5th Grade	ATLAS Reading 6th Grade	ATLAS Reading All Grades	ATLAS Mathematics 3rd Grade	ATLAS Mathematics 4th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics 5th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics 6th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics All Grades	ATLAS Science 3rd Grade	ATLAS Science 4th Grade	ATLAS Science 5th Grade	ATLAS Science 6th Grade	ATLAS Science All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Kirby Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	2614 Hwy 27n.	Kirby	71950	Pike County	Kirby School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 398-4213	216	19	11.1	77.8%	192 (88.9%)	1 (0.5%)	22 (10.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	57.6	214^th of 495 public elementary schools	56.8%		52.7	238^th of 497 public elementary schools	52.1%	24	55.5	36.6	38.8	30.6	39.6	55.5	33.3	48.4	44.5	45.2	44.4	30.0	19.4	44.4	34.7	77.8	36.7	32.3	25.0	41.1	$12,552	$2,321	$10,230
Centerpoint Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	637 Hwy 8 E	Amity	71921	Pike County	Centerpoint School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 356-2912	450	28	15.8	77.3%	355 (78.9%)	5 (1.1%)	79 (17.6%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (2.0%)	82.5	70^th of 495 public elementary schools	85.9%		70.6	137^th of 497 public elementary schools	72.4%	67	52.8	61.3	38.7		50.3	52.8	58.1	41.3		50.3	68.6	67.7	42.7		59.0	65.7	58.1	38.7		53.6	$9,036	$1,341	$7,695
Caddo Hills Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	2268 Hwy Eight E	Norman	71960	Montgomery County	Caddo Hills School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 356-5702	348	25	13.8	85.3%	297 (85.3%)	2 (0.6%)	42 (12.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (2.0%)	58.7	206^th of 495 public elementary schools	58.4%		58.8	213^th of 497 public elementary schools	57.1%	7	59.1	47.3	19.6	33.4	39.0	54.6	44.4	21.7	33.3	37.8	47.7	55.6	19.5	41.2	40.1	65.9	44.4	32.6	37.2	44.6	$12,639	$2,375	$10,264
Murfreesboro Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	605 3rd Avenue	Murfreesboro	71958	Pike County	South Pike County School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 285-2193	383	25	15.3	99.2%	330 (86.2%)	8 (2.1%)	18 (4.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	27 (7.0%)	59	203^rd of 495 public elementary schools	59.0%		60.9	201^st of 497 public elementary schools	59.6%	2	53.8	34.0	35.3	44.9	41.8	50.0	32.2	29.4	40.8	38.0	51.9	47.3	29.4	40.8	42.5	46.2	41.8	25.5	34.6	37.2	$13,412	$1,787	$11,625

Frequently Asked Questions about Kirby Elementary School

What is the racial makeup of Kirby Elementary School?

Students at Kirby Elementary School are 89% White, 10% Hispanic.

What schools do graduates of Kirby Elementary School attend?

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

High : Kirby High School

What district is Kirby Elementary School in?

Kirby School District

Is Kirby Elementary School a good school?

Kirby Elementary School ranks 214^th of 495 Arkansas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Kirby Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 216 students attended Kirby Elementary School.

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education.

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