Kemp Primary

601 E 8th St
Kemp, TX 75143
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Kemp Primary serves 371 students in grades Prekindergarten-1. 
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 13:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-1
  • Enrollment: 371 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 54%
  • : 70-74%
  • : 80-84%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

School Overview

Kemp Primary's student population of 371 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-1
Total Students
371 students
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Year Founded
1905
Colors
Orange and Black
School Calendar

School Rankings

The diversity score of Kemp Primary is 0.56, 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.
This School
State Level (TX)
(10-11)
70-74%
84%
(10-11)
80-84%
88%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
48%
54%
Black
1%
13%
White
46%
24%
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
0.56
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
78%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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?
371 students attend Kemp Primary.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Kemp Primary students are Hispanic, 46% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Kemp Primary?
Kemp Primary has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Kemp Primary offer ?
Kemp Primary offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-1
What school district is Kemp Primary part of?
Kemp Primary is part of Kemp Independent School District.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-1
  • Enrollment: 371 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 54%
  • : 70-74%
  • : 80-84%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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