Kirkman Park Elementary School

1101 North Centennial Street
High Point, NC 27262
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 259 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Kirkman Park Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 259 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 93%
  • : Bottom 50% in NC
  • : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • : 45-49% (Top 50%)
  • : 40-49% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Kirkman Park Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:

School Overview

Kirkman Park Elementary School's student population of 259 students has declined by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
259 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Kirkman Park Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Kirkman Park Elementary School is 0.54, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NC)
#1509 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Kirkman Park Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
40-44%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Kirkman Park Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
45-49%
50%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Kirkman Park Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
40-49%
63%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Kirkman Park Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
15:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Kirkman Park Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Kirkman Park Elementary School and percentage of American Indian public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
Asian
1%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Kirkman Park Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
23%
20%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Kirkman Park Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
64%
25%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Kirkman Park Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
7%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Kirkman Park Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Kirkman Park Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Kirkman Park Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in North Carolina.
0.54
This chart displays the diversity score of Kirkman Park Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
57%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Kirkman Park Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
4%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Kirkman Park Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Kirkman Park Elementary School's ranking?
Kirkman Park Elementary School is ranked #1509 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Kirkman Park Elementary School often compared to?
Kirkman Park Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Johnson Street Global Studies, Montlieu Academy Of Technology by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Kirkman Park Elementary School?
259 students attend Kirkman Park Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Kirkman Park Elementary School students are Black, 23% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Kirkman Park Elementary School?
Kirkman Park Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Kirkman Park Elementary School offer ?
Kirkman Park Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Kirkman Park Elementary School part of?
Kirkman Park Elementary School is part of Guilford County Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 259 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 93%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • : 45-49% (Top 50%)
  • : 40-49% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

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