Elementary Schools in Ballard County

Ballard County, Kentucky has one elementary school serving the area - Ballard County Elementary School. The school has seen a decline in its statewide ranking over the past three years, dropping from 226 out of 684 Kentucky elementary schools in 2021-2022 to 335 out of 685 in 2023-2024. While the school maintains a 3 out of 5 star rating from SchoolDigger, its academic proficiency rates in core subjects like math and reading generally lag behind the state averages for Kentucky.

Ballard County Elementary School faces some challenges, with 57.6% of its students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch in the 2022-2023 school year. This high percentage of economically disadvantaged students may be a contributing factor to the school's lower academic performance. Additionally, the school's per-student spending of $13,743 in the 2018-2019 school year suggests that resources are being allocated, but the data indicates these resources are not translating into improved student outcomes.

Overall, Ballard County has one elementary school that is facing academic performance challenges, with proficiency rates below state averages and a declining statewide ranking. Addressing the socioeconomic factors and targeting interventions to improve student learning may be necessary to help the school improve its academic standing and better serve the needs of its students.