Kirksville Elementary School vs Kit Carson Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Kentucky, United States, 8.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kirksville Elementary School
Richmond · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
662 students
Kit Carson Elementary School
Richmond · Public elementary · Grades 1–5
445 students
| Measure | Kirksville Elementary School Richmond, Kentucky | Kit Carson Elementary School Richmond, Kentucky |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 50 Lower 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank | #412 of 707 | #367 of 707 |
| National rank | #25381 of 50,301 | #23975 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 1–5 |
| Students | 662 | 445 |
| Enrollment | 662 | 445 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 63.7% | 53.9% |
| Students per teacher | 15.8 | 15.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 51% | 64% |
| Math proficiency | 51% | 34% |
| city | Richmond | Richmond |
| state | Kentucky | Kentucky |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Kit Carson Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (51.7 vs 49.7).
- •Kirksville Elementary School does better on math proficiency (51% vs 34%).
- •Kit Carson Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (64% vs 51%).
- •Kit Carson Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (53.9% vs 63.7%).
- •Kit Carson Elementary School does better on students per teacher (15.3 vs 15.8).
- •Kirksville Elementary School is the larger school with 662 students compared with 445.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Kirksville Elementary School better than Kit Carson Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Kit Carson Elementary School ranks higher (51.7 vs 49.7 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Kirksville Elementary School and Kit Carson Elementary School?
About 8.1 km in a straight line, between Richmond and Richmond in Kentucky.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Kirksville Elementary School: 662. Kit Carson Elementary School: 445. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Kirksville Elementary School and Kit Carson Elementary School rank in Kentucky?
Kirksville Elementary School is 412th of 707 and Kit Carson Elementary School is 367th of 707 among elementary schools in Kentucky on the 2025 Success Index (US).