Sebastian Elementary School

Summary:

Sebastian Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Jackson, Kentucky, serving grades 3-6 with a total enrollment of 468 students. The school is part of the Breathitt County School District, which is ranked 113 out of 159 districts in Kentucky and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Sebastian Elementary School has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Kentucky elementary schools, with proficiency rates in mathematics and reading ranging from 29% to 37%, significantly below the state averages of 41% to 50%. The school's performance for subgroups, such as female, male, and white students, is also below state averages, with rankings in the bottom half of Kentucky elementary schools. However, the school's special education students perform relatively better, ranking in the top half of Kentucky schools in this subgroup.

Compared to nearby schools, such as Highland-Turner Elementary and Red River Valley Elementary, which have significantly higher proficiency rates in core subjects, Sebastian Elementary lags behind. The school's high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds, with 75-79% qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, likely contributes to its academic struggles. However, the school's relatively better performance for special education students suggests that with the right resources and support, Sebastian Elementary may be able to improve outcomes for other student subgroups as well.


Detail:

Public 3-6

 244 LBJ Road
       Jackson, KY  41339


(606) 666-8894

District: Breathitt County

SchoolDigger Rank:
556th of 685 Kentucky Elementary Schools


Student/teacher ratio:  15.1 Help
Number of students:  468

Racial breakdown:

White:
97.9%
Hispanic:
1.5%
African American:
0.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  75.9% Help


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Compare Details Sebastian Elementary School ranks worse than 81.2% of elementary schools in Kentucky. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 22.41. (See more...)
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Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Sebastian Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Sebastian Elementary School 556th of 685 Kentucky public elementary schools. (See Sebastian Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Male students:
White students:


Breathitt County:

SchoolDigger ranks Breathitt County 113th of 159 Kentucky school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Sebastian Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Sebastian Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2007 53.32 301st 638 52.8%
2008 68.88 186th 651 71.4%
2009 70.66 173rd 658 73.7%
2010 78.78 102nd 683 85.1%
2011 67.51 199th 688 71.1%
2012 29.36 561st 713 21.3%
2013 42.10 452nd 719 37.1%
2014 21.58 620th 705 12.1%
2015 12.53 659th 698 5.6%
2016 10.76 660th 690 4.3%
2017 19.73 601st 694 13.4%
2018 27.90 557th 691 19.4%
2019 37.57 494th 700 29.4%
2021 10.90 503rd 517 2.7%
2022 20.03 581st 684 15.1%
2023 28.79 503rd 687 26.8%
2024 22.41 556th 685 18.8%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Sebastian Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 34.19 488th 661 26.2%
2023 56.09 78th 257 69.6%
2024 49.61 118th 279 57.7%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Sebastian Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 29.38 509th 631 19.3%
2019 36.23 470th 664 29.2%
2022 16.25 605th 667 9.3%
2023 28.58 508th 670 24.2%
2024 23.12 544th 665 18.2%
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Rank History for Homeless students at Sebastian Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 89.78 2nd 34 94.1%
2022 23.26 17th 17 0.0%
2023 45.99 9th 18 50.0%
2024 15.09 18th 18 0.0%
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Rank History for Female students at Sebastian Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 48.52 357th 663 46.2%
2019 50.12 361st 671 46.2%
2022 28.22 484th 641 24.5%
2023 36.13 425th 639 33.5%
2024 26.39 507th 644 21.3%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Sebastian Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 52.46 170th 445 61.8%
2019 60.02 143rd 474 69.8%
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Rank History for Male students at Sebastian Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 18.29 599th 665 9.9%
2019 29.87 536th 676 20.7%
2022 18.32 566th 657 13.9%
2023 20.56 538th 652 17.5%
2024 18.92 557th 652 14.6%
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Rank History for White students at Sebastian Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 24.31 505th 593 14.8%
2019 36.06 420th 592 29.1%
2022 12.65 622nd 656 5.2%
2023 21.33 554th 658 15.8%
2024 15.69 600th 659 9.0%
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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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Data source: Kentucky Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Sebastian Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 929 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 929
1989 889 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 889
1990 823 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 824
1991 652 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 652
1992 730 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 58 788
1993 702 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 703
1994 665 2 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 668
1995 686 1 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 688
1996 686 1 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 688
1997 708 1 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 712
1998 701 1 0 1 0 n/a n/a 2 705
1999 695 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 696
2000 639 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 640
2001 602 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 603
2002 556 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 558
2003 556 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 558
2004 528 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 530
2005 496 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 498
2006 507 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 509
2007 537 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 538
2008 573 0 2 1 0 n/a n/a 2 578
2009 563 1 1 0 0 n/a n/a 2 567
2010 669 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 1 671
2011 646 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 648
2012 657 2 2 1 0 0 0 0 662
2013 653 0 3 1 0 0 0 0 657
2014 655 5 3 0 0 0 1 0 664
2015 597 2 3 1 0 0 2 0 605
2016 627 2 4 1 0 0 1 0 635
2017 597 1 4 1 0 0 1 0 604
2018 576 0 2 2 1 0 0 0 581
2019 496 0 2 1 0 0 0 0 499
2020 448 1 2 2 0 0 0 0 453
2021 481 3 2 3 0 0 0 0 489
2022 460 3 1 5 0 0 0 0 469
2023 458 1 1 7 0 0 1 0 468

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 Sebastian Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 929 50.8 18.2 n/a
1989 889 50.8 17.5 n/a
1990 824 48.3 17.0 n/a
1991 652 42.8 15.2 n/a
1992 788 48.8 16.1 n/a
1993 703 46.6 15.1 n/a
1994 668 47.3 14.1 n/a
1995 688 50.1 13.7 n/a
1996 688 50.1 13.7 n/a
1997 712 50.4 14.1 80.2
1998 705 48.2 14.6 74
1999 696 34.6 20.2 87.8
2000 640 37.0 17.4 88.1
2001 603 33.8 17.8 84.6
2002 558 41.0 13.6 99.5
2003 558 41.0 13.6 99.5
2004 530 37.0 14.3 n/a
2005 498 36.0 13.8 n/a
2006 509 39.0 13.1 75.6
2007 538 39.0 13.8 93.1
2008 578 38.0 15.2 76.9
2009 567 35.0 16.2 78.4
2010 671 36.2 18.5 79
2011 648 42.0 15.4 83.2
2012 662 40.0 16.5 85.6
2013 657 39.2 16.7 77.5
2014 664 39.1 16.9 76.5
2015 605 37.0 16.3 77.9
2016 635 37.0 17.1 75.6
2017 604 35.7 16.9 77.3
2018 581 36.7 15.8 75.4
2019 499 31.7 15.7 78
2020 453 24.9 18.1 77.3
2021 489 28.7 17.0 79.3
2022 469 29.9 15.6 76.1
2023 468 30.9 15.1 75.9

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 Sebastian Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 929 50.8 18.2 n/a
1989 889 50.8 17.5 n/a
1990 824 48.3 17.0 n/a
1991 652 42.8 15.2 n/a
1992 788 48.8 16.1 n/a
1993 703 46.6 15.1 n/a
1994 668 47.3 14.1 n/a
1995 688 50.1 13.7 n/a
1996 688 50.1 13.7 n/a
1997 712 50.4 14.1 80.2
1998 705 48.2 14.6 74
1999 696 34.6 20.2 87.8
2000 640 37.0 17.4 88.1
2001 603 33.8 17.8 84.6
2002 558 41.0 13.6 99.5
2003 558 41.0 13.6 99.5
2004 530 37.0 14.3 n/a
2005 498 36.0 13.8 n/a
2006 509 39.0 13.1 75.6
2007 538 39.0 13.8 93.1
2008 578 38.0 15.2 76.9
2009 567 35.0 16.2 78.4
2010 671 36.2 18.5 79
2011 648 42.0 15.4 83.2
2012 662 40.0 16.5 85.6
2013 657 39.2 16.7 77.5
2014 664 39.1 16.9 76.5
2015 605 37.0 16.3 77.9
2016 635 37.0 17.1 75.6
2017 604 35.7 16.9 77.3
2018 581 36.7 15.8 75.4
2019 499 31.7 15.7 78
2020 453 24.9 18.1 77.3
2021 489 28.7 17.0 79.3
2022 469 29.9 15.6 76.1
2023 468 30.9 15.1 75.9

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 Sebastian 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 $1,146 (8.9%) $194 (1.5%) $1,340 (10.4%) $8,939 (69.1%) $1,586 (12.3%) $10,525 (81.3%) $12,942
2019 $1,265 (9.0%) $563 (4.0%) $1,828 (13.1%) $8,531 (60.9%) $2,517 (18.0%) $11,048 (78.9%) $13,999
2020 $1,253 (9.7%) $313 (2.4%) $1,566 (12.1%) $8,377 (64.8%) $2,840 (22.0%) $11,216 (86.8%) $12,920
2021 $1,299 (8.1%) $924 (5.7%) $2,223 (13.8%) $8,222 (51.0%) $1,997 (12.4%) $10,219 (63.3%) $16,135
2022 $2,134 (10.0%) $946 (4.4%) $3,082 (14.4%) $8,691 (40.6%) $1,922 (9.0%) $10,610 (49.5%) $21,419

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Sebastian Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 494th of 700 Elementary schoolsRanks 503rd of 687 Elementary schools
 2.6%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students499468
 6.2%
African American01
American Indian00
Asian21
 50%
Hispanic17
 600%
Pacific Islander00
White496458
 7.7%
Two or More Races01
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients78%75.9%
 2.1%


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Sebastian Elementary School ranks in the bottom 18.8% of Kentucky elementary schools.

Students at Sebastian Elementary School are 98% White, 1% Hispanic.

In the 2022-23 school year, 468 students attended Sebastian Elementary 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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