Poage Elementary School

Summary:

Poage Elementary School is a public elementary school in Ashland, Kentucky, serving 299 students in grades K-5. The school is part of the Ashland Independent School District, which is ranked 81 out of 159 districts in the state.

Poage Elementary consistently outperforms the Ashland Independent district and the state of Kentucky in proficiency rates across various subjects and grade levels, including mathematics, reading, writing, and social studies. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, Poage's 3rd-grade mathematics proficiency rate was 57%, compared to 48% for the Ashland Independent district and 43% for the state. The school also has a strong performance among different student subgroups, often ranking in the top 25-30% of Kentucky elementary schools. Additionally, Poage has shown a positive trend in its statewide ranking, improving from 387 out of 690 Kentucky elementary schools in 2015-2016 to 228 out of 685 in 2023-2024.

While Poage Elementary performs well overall, the school faces some socioeconomic challenges, with a high percentage of free and reduced-price lunch recipients ranging from 56.02% to 64.55% over the past three school years. The school's spending per student has also fluctuated, ranging from $13,776 in 2018-2019 to $18,681 in 2017-2018, which is higher than the nearby Hager Elementary and Russell-McDowell Intermediate schools. While Poage generally outperforms the nearby Crabbe Elementary, Charles Russell Elementary, and Oakview Elementary schools, the nearby Russell-McDowell Intermediate School, which is part of the higher-performing Russell Independent district, has comparable or even stronger academic performance in some areas.


Detail:

Public K-5

 3215 S 29th St
       Ashland, KY  41102


(606) 327-2734

District: Ashland Independent

SchoolDigger Rank:
228th of 685 Kentucky Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,290 Help


Students who attend Poage Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Ashland Middle School
High:    Paul G. Blazer High School

Student/teacher ratio:  11.2 Help
Number of students:  282

Racial breakdown:

White:
87.9%
Two or more races:
5.7%
African American:
5.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  65.2% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Poage Elementary School ranks better than 66.7% of elementary schools in Kentucky. It also ranks first among 5 ranked elementary schools in the Ashland Independent School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 63.07. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (87.9%), two or more races (5.7%), African American (5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 65.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Poage Elementary School is 11.2, which is the lowest among 6 elementary schools in the Ashland Independent School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Poage Elementary School is $13,290, which is the 3rd highest among 5 elementary schools in the Ashland Independent School District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Poage Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Poage Elementary School 228th of 685 Kentucky public elementary schools. (See Poage Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Ashland Independent:

SchoolDigger ranks Ashland Independent 81st of 159 Kentucky school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Poage Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Poage Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2007 80.61 91st 638 85.7%
2008 77.88 106th 651 83.7%
2009 70.71 172nd 658 73.9%
2010 47.30 401st 683 41.3%
2011 46.28 407th 688 40.8%
2012 66.38 202nd 713 71.7%
2013 69.47 176th 719 75.5%
2014 65.60 212th 705 69.9%
2015 55.78 294th 698 57.9%
2016 45.93 387th 690 43.9%
2017 49.40 364th 694 47.6%
2018 64.15 220th 691 68.2%
2019 60.78 263rd 700 62.4%
2021 43.02 289th 517 44.1%
2022 66.16 181st 684 73.5%
2023 70.44 150th 687 78.2%
2024 63.07 228th 685 66.7%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Poage Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 65.79 197th 661 70.2%
2023 36.75 160th 257 37.7%
2024 48.30 127th 279 54.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Poage Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 57.51 249th 631 60.5%
2019 55.92 276th 664 58.4%
2022 66.80 133rd 667 80.1%
2023 55.34 246th 670 63.3%
2024 58.78 229th 665 65.6%
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Rank History for Female students at Poage Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 53.24 314th 663 52.6%
2019 45.98 406th 671 39.5%
2022 65.20 166th 641 74.1%
2023 55.20 257th 639 59.8%
2024 69.02 157th 644 75.6%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Poage Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 46.17 214th 474 54.9%
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Rank History for Male students at Poage Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 72.73 132nd 665 80.2%
2019 72.70 136th 676 79.9%
2021 33.91 245th 325 24.6%
2022 56.43 234th 657 64.4%
2023 72.94 113th 652 82.7%
2024 56.38 253rd 652 61.2%
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Rank History for White students at Poage Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 51.53 293rd 593 50.6%
2019 48.84 308th 592 48.0%
2021 53.16 142nd 337 57.9%
2022 63.20 188th 656 71.3%
2023 70.69 139th 658 78.9%
2024 63.56 209th 659 68.3%
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Data source: test scores: Kentucky Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Poage Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 197 7 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 206
1989 213 8 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 223
1990 239 12 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 252
1991 233 15 3 2 0 n/a n/a 0 253
1992 226 19 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 246
1993 192 10 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 203
1994 186 6 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 193
1995 180 7 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 187
1996 180 7 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 187
1997 192 5 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 197
1998 207 6 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 213
1999 198 7 0 0 2 n/a n/a 0 207
2000 189 7 0 0 2 n/a n/a 0 198
2001 181 10 0 2 1 n/a n/a 0 194
2002 199 5 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 205
2003 199 5 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 205
2004 173 7 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 183
2005 168 7 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 178
2006 174 6 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 182
2007 159 4 3 1 0 n/a n/a 16 183
2008 164 4 3 1 0 n/a n/a 16 188
2009 164 3 0 0 0 n/a n/a 19 186
2010 172 3 0 0 0 n/a n/a 16 191
2011 206 3 0 1 0 0 15 0 225
2012 221 5 1 0 0 0 17 0 244
2013 227 6 2 0 0 0 17 0 252
2014 230 5 2 1 0 0 22 0 260
2015 228 4 1 3 0 0 23 0 259
2016 222 14 4 5 0 0 18 0 263
2017 228 13 3 7 0 0 12 0 263
2018 218 17 2 5 0 0 9 0 251
2019 233 18 2 6 0 0 17 0 276
2020 227 21 2 6 0 0 15 0 271
2021 181 14 2 5 0 0 14 0 216
2022 237 17 1 6 0 0 13 0 274
2023 259 17 0 2 0 0 21 0 299
2024 248 14 0 4 0 0 16 0 282

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Poage Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 206 12.0 17.1 n/a
1989 223 12.5 17.8 n/a
1990 252 12.3 20.4 n/a
1991 253 12.6 20.0 n/a
1992 246 13.1 18.7 n/a
1993 203 12.1 16.8 n/a
1994 193 16.6 11.6 n/a
1995 187 17.2 10.9 n/a
1996 187 17.2 10.9 n/a
1997 197 14.3 13.8 94.9
1998 213 15.9 13.4 33.8
1999 207 10.3 20.1 98.6
2000 198 10.9 18.2 98.5
2001 194 12.1 16.0 98.5
2002 205 12.1 16.9 98.5
2003 205 12.1 16.9 98.5
2004 183 10.1 18.1 n/a
2005 178 9.8 18.2 n/a
2006 182 10.3 17.7 41.2
2007 183 12.0 15.3 45.5
2008 188 10.8 17.4 44.8
2009 186 9.8 19.0 49.7
2010 191 7.8 24.4 52.6
2011 225 13.6 16.4 53.3
2012 244 14.3 17.0 48.8
2013 252 15.4 16.3 56.3
2014 260 17.7 14.6 57.7
2015 259 19.0 13.6 58.3
2016 263 17.0 15.4 65
2017 263 18.5 14.2 66.5
2018 251 19.0 13.2 64.1
2019 276 19.0 14.5 64.9
2020 271 19.1 14.1 65.7
2021 216 21.1 10.2 56
2022 274 20.6 13.3 60.9
2023 299 26.0 11.5 64.5
2024 282 25.0 11.2 65.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Poage Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 206 12.0 17.1 n/a
1989 223 12.5 17.8 n/a
1990 252 12.3 20.4 n/a
1991 253 12.6 20.0 n/a
1992 246 13.1 18.7 n/a
1993 203 12.1 16.8 n/a
1994 193 16.6 11.6 n/a
1995 187 17.2 10.9 n/a
1996 187 17.2 10.9 n/a
1997 197 14.3 13.8 94.9
1998 213 15.9 13.4 33.8
1999 207 10.3 20.1 98.6
2000 198 10.9 18.2 98.5
2001 194 12.1 16.0 98.5
2002 205 12.1 16.9 98.5
2003 205 12.1 16.9 98.5
2004 183 10.1 18.1 n/a
2005 178 9.8 18.2 n/a
2006 182 10.3 17.7 41.2
2007 183 12.0 15.3 45.5
2008 188 10.8 17.4 44.8
2009 186 9.8 19.0 49.7
2010 191 7.8 24.4 52.6
2011 225 13.6 16.4 53.3
2012 244 14.3 17.0 48.8
2013 252 15.4 16.3 56.3
2014 260 17.7 14.6 57.7
2015 259 19.0 13.6 58.3
2016 263 17.0 15.4 65
2017 263 18.5 14.2 66.5
2018 251 19.0 13.2 64.1
2019 276 19.0 14.5 64.9
2020 271 19.1 14.1 65.7
2021 216 21.1 10.2 56
2022 274 20.6 13.3 60.9
2023 299 26.0 11.5 64.5
2024 282 25.0 11.2 65.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Poage Elementary School

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YearPersonnel Expenditures from Federal FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from Federal FundsTotal Expenditures from Federal FundsPersonnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018 $1,057 (5.7%) $00 (0.0%) $1,057 (5.7%) $17,554 (94.0%) $68 (0.4%) $17,624 (94.3%) $18,681
2019 $1,242 (9.0%) $553 (4.0%) $1,795 (13.0%) $10,368 (75.3%) $1,613 (11.7%) $11,981 (87.0%) $13,776
2020 $1,358 (9.0%) $451 (3.0%) $1,809 (11.9%) $10,981 (72.4%) $1,870 (12.3%) $12,788 (84.3%) $15,171
2021 $4,106 (16.4%) $949 (3.8%) $5,055 (20.2%) $16,565 (66.2%) $1,971 (7.9%) $18,539 (74.1%) $25,025
2022 $1,236 (9.3%) $861 (6.5%) $2,097 (15.8%) $9,705 (73.0%) $1,454 (10.9%) $11,164 (84.0%) $13,290

Data source: Kentucky Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

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Rankings

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Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 263rd of 700 Elementary schoolsRanks 150th of 687 Elementary schools
 15.7%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students276299
 8.3%
African American1817
 5.6%
American Indian00
Asian20
 100%
Hispanic62
 66.7%
Pacific Islander00
White233259
 11.2%
Two or More Races1721
 23.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients64.9%64.5%
 0.3%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Poage Elementary School

Students at Poage Elementary School are 88% White, 6% Two or more races, 5% African American, 1% Hispanic.

In the 2023-24 school year, 282 students attended Poage Elementary School.

Poage Elementary School ranks 228th of 685 Kentucky elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Poage Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Ashland Middle School
High : Paul G. Blazer High School


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Kentucky Department of Education.

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