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John H Kirby Elementary School (Closed 2018)

1205 N 5th St
Silsbee, TX 77656
(School attendance zone shown in map)
John H Kirby Elementary School serves 513 students in grades Prekindergarten-1. 
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 was higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-1
Total Students
513 students
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (TX)
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
(15-16)
n/a
n/a
Asian
(15-16)
n/a
4%
Hispanic
(15-16)
7%
52%
Black
(15-16)
15%
13%
White
(15-16)
73%
29%
Hawaiian
(15-16)
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(15-16)
5%
2%
n/a
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend John H Kirby Elementary School?
513 students attend John H Kirby Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of John H Kirby Elementary School students are White, 15% of students are Black, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of John H Kirby Elementary School?
John H Kirby Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does John H Kirby Elementary School offer ?
John H Kirby Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-1
What school district is John H Kirby Elementary School part of?
John H Kirby Elementary School is part of Silsbee Independent School District.

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