Kemp Primary serves 556 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 84%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 88%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 556 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 51%
- Math Proficiency: 70-74%
- Reading Proficiency: 80-84%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Kemp Primary's student population of 556 students has grown by 26% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
Total Students
556 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Rankings
The diversity score of Kemp Primary is 0.59, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)70-74%
84%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)80-84%
88%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
42%
53%
Black
3%
13%
White
49%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 84% TX state average), while 80-84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 88% TX state average).
How many students attend Kemp Primary?
556 students attend Kemp Primary.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Kemp Primary students are White, 42% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Kemp Primary?
Kemp Primary has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Kemp Primary offer ?
Kemp Primary offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2
What school district is Kemp Primary part of?
Kemp Primary is part of Kemp Independent School District.
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