District Overview
Located in the vibrant suburban community of Kirkwood, Missouri, within the greater St. Louis metropolitan area, Kirkwood R-VII is an active, traditional public school district headquartered at 1099 Milwaukee Street. Serving a comprehensive academic continuum, the district offers seamless educational programming from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade across its nine operational schools. As a non-charter district, Kirkwood R-VII serves as a foundational pillar for local families, providing structured early childhood learning and robust primary and secondary educational pathways designed to prepare students for higher education and future careers.

The district supports a diverse student body of 5,982 enrolled learners, maintaining balanced class sizes across all grade levels. To foster an enriching and well-resourced learning environment, Kirkwood R-VII relies on a strong workforce context, employing approximately 804 full-time equivalent teachers alongside a dedicated team of more than 1,020 support personnel. With a total staff of over 1,830 full-time equivalent team members, the district is uniquely positioned to deliver individualized instruction, comprehensive student services, and strong operational support throughout its schools.
9
Total Schools
5,982
Total Students
804.4
Full-Time Teachers
7.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for KIRKWOOD R-VII
Demographic Student Count
White4,701
Hispanic272
Black510
Asian72
Two or More414
American Indian9
Pacific Islander4
  • White
    4,701 (78.6%)
  • Black
    510 (8.5%)
  • Two or More
    414 (6.9%)
  • Hispanic
    272 (4.5%)
  • Asian
    72 (1.2%)
  • American Indian
    9 (0.2%)
  • Pacific Islander
    4 (0.1%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in KIRKWOOD R-VII
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary5
Middle2
High1
Other1
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District Details
Status:Open
District type:Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Charter:Not a charter district
Number of schools:9
Students:5,982*
Teachers (FTE):804.4*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:7.4
Schools in KIRKWOOD R-VII
Found 9 Schools