Is Highland-Turner Elementary School a good school?

Yes! Highland-Turner Elementary School is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 16 th of 685 Kentucky elementary schools.

How many students attend Highland-Turner Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 187 students attended Highland-Turner Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of Highland-Turner Elementary School?

Students at Highland-Turner Elementary School are 98% White, 1% African American, 1% Hispanic.

Highland-Turner Elementary School

Summary:

Highland-Turner Elementary School is a public elementary school in Booneville, Kentucky, serving 187 students in grades PK-6. The school is part of the Breathitt County School District, which is ranked 113 out of 159 districts in the state.

Highland-Turner Elementary School stands out as a high-performing school, consistently ranking among the top elementary schools in Kentucky. In the 2023-2024 school year, the school reached as high as 16th out of 685 schools statewide. Its students significantly outperform the district and state averages on the Kentucky State Assessments, with 76% of 5th-grade students proficient or better in Mathematics, compared to 39% in the district and 41% statewide. The school's Reading performance is particularly strong, with 93% of 4th-grade students and 75% of 6th-grade students scoring proficient or better, compared to 50% and 49% statewide, respectively. Despite serving a high percentage of students from low-income backgrounds (84.49%), Highland-Turner Elementary School has consistently ranked among the top schools in Kentucky for its performance with this student population.

When compared to nearby schools, Highland-Turner Elementary School stands out. It significantly outperforms the nearby Sebastian Elementary School, also in the Breathitt County School District. However, its performance is mixed when compared to schools in the neighboring Wolfe County and Clay County districts, outperforming some schools but lagging behind others. Overall, Highland-Turner Elementary School's consistent improvement, from a 1-star school in 2014-2015 to a 5-star school in 2023-2024, and its strong performance across various student subgroups make it a standout elementary school in the region.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

10355 Hwy 30w
Booneville, KY 41314

(606) 295-7181

District: Breathitt County

SchoolDigger Rank:
16^th of 685 Kentucky Elementary Schools

Student/teacher ratio: 13.5

Number of students: 187

Racial breakdown:

White:

97.9%

African American:

1.1%

Hispanic:

1.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 84.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Highland-Turner Elementary School ranks better than 97.7% of elementary schools in Kentucky. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 93.15. (See more...)

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Compare Details In 2017 the calculated Average Standard Score was 68.88. (See more...)

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.

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Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Highland-Turner Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Highland-Turner Elementary School 16^th of 685 Kentucky public elementary schools. (See Highland-Turner Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Breathitt County:

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

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Rank History for Highland-Turner Elementary School

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Highland-Turner Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	KY State Percentile
2007	79.23	100^th	638	84.3%
2008	79.45	98^th	651	84.9%
2009	73.80	148^th	658	77.5%
2010	79.79	91^st	683	86.7%
2011	64.04	232^nd	688	66.3%
2012	53.99	317^th	713	55.5%
2013	33.36	538^th	719	25.2%
2014	39.78	461^st	705	34.6%
2015	32.57	521^st	698	25.4%
2016	38.80	459^th	690	33.5%
2017	66.02	196^th	694	71.8%
2018	69.64	164^th	691	76.3%
2019	71.00	168^th	700	76.0%
2022	54.92	271^st	684	60.4%
2023	73.44	128^th	687	81.4%
2024	93.15	16^th	685	97.7%

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Rank History for elementary school Special Education students at Highland-Turner Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	KY State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	53.27	307^th	661	53.6%

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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Highland-Turner Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	KY State Percentile
2019	71.22	127^th	664	80.9%
2022	55.50	238^th	667	64.3%
2023	72.84	105^th	670	84.3%
2024	95.34	7^th	665	98.9%

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Rank History for elementary school Homeless students at Highland-Turner Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	KY State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	44.56	12^th	17	29.4%

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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Highland-Turner Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	KY State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	69.43	153^rd	663	76.9%
2019	64.33	208^th	671	69.0%

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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Highland-Turner Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	KY State Percentile
2018	66.41	181^st	665	72.8%
2019	68.24	181^st	676	73.2%
2022	61.81	190^th	657	71.1%
2023	80.44	77^th	652	88.2%
2024	90.19	27^th	652	95.9%

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Rank History for elementary school White students at Highland-Turner Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	KY State Percentile
2018	65.77	170^th	593	71.3%
2019	65.02	186^th	592	68.6%
2022	50.48	291^st	656	55.6%
2023	66.16	174^th	658	73.6%
2024	90.67	23^rd	659	96.5%

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Data source: test scores: Kentucky Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Highland-Turner Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	KY State Percentile
2012	60.22	108^th	319	66.1%
2013	62.22	101^st	335	69.9%
2015	43.76	201^st	337	40.4%
2016	22.06	288^th	331	13.0%
2017	68.88	75^th	330	77.3%

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Data source: test scores: Kentucky Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Kentucky Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Highland-Turner Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1991	354	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	356
1992	277	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	24	303
1993	293	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	295
1994	287	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	-1	286
1995	288	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	288
1996	288	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	288
1997	278	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	278
1998	269	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	269
1999	258	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	258
2000	256	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	256
2001	233	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	233
2002	207	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	208
2003	207	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	208
2004	226	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	228
2005	218	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	220
2006	212	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	214
2007	192	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	194
2008	232	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	232
2009	212	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	212
2010	267	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	267
2011	266	0	2	0	0	0	0	268
2012	258	0	2	0	0	0	0	260
2013	223	1	2	0	0	0	0	226
2014	217	1	0	0	0	0	0	218
2015	223	1	1	0	0	2	0	227
2016	217	0	2	0	0	0	0	219
2017	209	0	1	0	0	0	0	210
2018	219	0	4	0	0	1	0	224
2019	220	0	5	1	0	1	0	227
2020	225	0	2	1	0	1	0	229
2021	201	1	0	0	0	1	0	203
2022	175	2	2	0	0	0	0	179
2023	183	2	2	0	0	0	0	187

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

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Highland-Turner Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	356	20.8	17.1	n/a
1992	303	20.2	15.0	n/a
1993	295	20.2	14.6	n/a
1994	286	20.3	14.1	n/a
1995	288	22.3	12.9	n/a
1996	288	22.3	12.9	n/a
1997	278	23.3	11.9	94.2
1998	269	24.1	11.2	94.8
1999	258	14.5	17.8	98.8
2000	256	15.2	16.8	98.8
2001	233	15.0	15.5	98.7
2002	208	18.2	11.4	98.6
2003	208	18.2	11.4	98.6
2004	228	16.2	14.1	n/a
2005	220	16.8	13.1	n/a
2006	214	17.2	12.4	79
2007	194	20.0	9.7	98.5
2008	232	17.2	13.5	84.1
2009	212	17.2	12.3	81.1
2010	267	17.4	15.3	77.2
2011	268	19.2	13.9	84
2012	260	16.8	15.4	81.9
2013	226	16.1	14.0	75.7
2014	218	14.1	15.4	75.7
2015	227	14.0	16.2	80.2
2016	219	14.0	15.6	85.4
2017	210	14.2	14.7	86.7
2018	224	12.7	17.6	87.1
2019	227	13.7	16.5	85.5
2020	229	12.8	17.8	83.4
2021	203	13.6	14.8	75.4
2022	179	16.7	10.6	81
2023	187	13.7	13.5	84.5

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 Highland-Turner Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	356	20.8	17.1	n/a
1992	303	20.2	15.0	n/a
1993	295	20.2	14.6	n/a
1994	286	20.3	14.1	n/a
1995	288	22.3	12.9	n/a
1996	288	22.3	12.9	n/a
1997	278	23.3	11.9	94.2
1998	269	24.1	11.2	94.8
1999	258	14.5	17.8	98.8
2000	256	15.2	16.8	98.8
2001	233	15.0	15.5	98.7
2002	208	18.2	11.4	98.6
2003	208	18.2	11.4	98.6
2004	228	16.2	14.1	n/a
2005	220	16.8	13.1	n/a
2006	214	17.2	12.4	79
2007	194	20.0	9.7	98.5
2008	232	17.2	13.5	84.1
2009	212	17.2	12.3	81.1
2010	267	17.4	15.3	77.2
2011	268	19.2	13.9	84
2012	260	16.8	15.4	81.9
2013	226	16.1	14.0	75.7
2014	218	14.1	15.4	75.7
2015	227	14.0	16.2	80.2
2016	219	14.0	15.6	85.4
2017	210	14.2	14.7	86.7
2018	224	12.7	17.6	87.1
2019	227	13.7	16.5	85.5
2020	229	12.8	17.8	83.4
2021	203	13.6	14.8	75.4
2022	179	16.7	10.6	81
2023	187	13.7	13.5	84.5

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Highland-Turner Elementary School

Year	Personnel Expenditures from Federal Funds	Non-Personnel Expenditures from Federal Funds	Total Expenditures from Federal Funds	Personnel Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Non-Personnel Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$657 (4.4%)	$250 (1.7%)	$907 (6.1%)	$10,333 (69.4%)	$2,378 (16.0%)	$12,711 (85.4%)	$14,881
2019	$832 (5.9%)	$648 (4.6%)	$1,480 (10.4%)	$9,575 (67.6%)	$2,006 (14.2%)	$11,582 (81.8%)	$14,163
2020	$740 (6.1%)	$388 (3.2%)	$1,130 (9.4%)	$8,705 (72.1%)	$2,029 (16.8%)	$10,733 (88.9%)	$12,072
2021	$930 (5.2%)	$1,084 (6.0%)	$2,015 (11.2%)	$9,761 (54.2%)	$2,420 (13.4%)	$12,180 (67.6%)	$18,025
2022	$2,965 (13.6%)	$1,259 (5.8%)	$4,226 (19.3%)	$9,620 (44.0%)	$2,473 (11.3%)	$12,091 (55.3%)	$21,846

Data source: Kentucky Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Highland-Turner Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 168^th of 700 Elementary schools	Ranks 128^th of 687 Elementary schools	5.4%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	227	187	17.6%
African American	0	2
American Indian	1	0	100%
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	5	2	60%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	220	183	16.8%
Two or More Races	1	0	100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	85.5%	84.5%	1%

Schools Near Highland-Turner Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				KSA Mathematics (2024)				KSA Reading (2024)				KSA Science (2024)	KSA Writing (2024)	KSA Social Studies (2024)	KSA Editing and Mechanics (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	KSA Mathematics 3rd Grade	KSA Mathematics 4th Grade	KSA Mathematics 5th Grade	KSA Mathematics 6th Grade	KSA Reading 3rd Grade	KSA Reading 4th Grade	KSA Reading 5th Grade	KSA Reading 6th Grade	KSA Science 4th Grade	KSA Writing 5th Grade	KSA Social Studies 5th Grade	KSA Editing and Mechanics 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures: Total	Personnel Spending from Federal Funds	Non-Personnel Spending from Federal Funds	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Personnel Spending from State and Local Funds	Non-Personnel from State and Local Funds	Sub-total Spending from State and Local Funds
Highland-Turner Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	10355 Hwy 30w	Booneville	41314	Owsley County	Breathitt County	No	No	No	Yes	(606) 295-7181	187	14	13.5	84.5%	183 (97.9%)	2 (1.1%)	2 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	93.1	16^th of 685 public elementary schools	97.7%		73.4	128^th of 687 public elementary schools	81.4%	112	55.0		76.0	75.0	68.0	93.0	67.0	75.0			71.0		$21,846	$2,965	$1,259	$4,226	$9,620	$2,473	$12,091
Sebastian Elementary School	Public	3-6	244 LBJ Road	Jackson	41339	Breathitt County	Breathitt County	No	No	No	Yes	(606) 666-8894	468	31	15.1	75.9%	458 (97.9%)	1 (0.2%)	7 (1.5%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	22.4	556^th of 685 public elementary schools	18.8%		28.8	503^rd of 687 public elementary schools	26.8%	53	34.0	29.0	30.0	29.0	33.0	31.0	35.0	37.0	25.0	32.0	29.0	38.0	$21,419	$2,134	$946	$3,082	$8,691	$1,922	$10,610
Breathitt Elementary	Public	PK, KG-2	90 LBJ Road	Jackson	41339	Breathitt County	Breathitt County	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(606) 693-4916	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Owsley County Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	372 Kentucky 28	Booneville	41314	Owsley County	Owsley County	No	No	No	Yes	(606) 593-5186	412	42	9.8	73.3%	399 (96.8%)	2 (0.5%)	8 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.7%)	20.5	570^th of 685 public elementary schools	16.8%		28.5	508^th of 687 public elementary schools	26.1%	62	23.0	27.0				34.0			27.0	34.0			$32,842	$5,641	$2,970	$8,611	$17,397	$5,644	$23,042
Lee County Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1665 Hwy 11 South	Beattyville	41311	Lee County	Lee County	No	No	No	Yes	(606) 464-5020	449	29	15.4	84.4%	437 (97.3%)	2 (0.4%)	4 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.3%)	25.6	530^th of 685 public elementary schools	22.6%		16	605^th of 687 public elementary schools	11.9%	75	38.0	40.0	39.0		40.0	38.0	21.0		29.0	27.0	18.0	27.0	$13,950	$1,775	$271	$2,046	$8,379	$2,176	$10,555
Campton Elementary School	Public	K-6	120 Little Wolfe Drive	Campton	41301	Wolfe County	Wolfe County	No	No	No	Yes	(606) 668-8102	336	31	10.8	87.2%	330 (98.2%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	3 (0.9%)	77.2	108^th of 685 public elementary schools	84.2%		60.9	241^st of 687 public elementary schools	64.9%	133	58.0	43.0	70.0	75.0	69.0	51.0	67.0	59.0	45.0		48.0		$15,437	$2,882	$1,016	$3,898	$8,220	$2,186	$10,489
Oneida Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	435 Newfound Rd	Oneida	40972	Clay County	Clay County	No	No	No	Yes	(606) 598-2168	116	8	14.3	85.3%	116 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	65	214^th of 685 public elementary schools	68.8%		51.9	316^th of 687 public elementary schools	54.0%	102			64.0	58.0		73.0	45.0	50.0				36.0	$18,498	$4,840	$488	$5,328	$10,163	$2,135	$12,298
Rogers Elementary School	Public	K-6	1745 South KY 715	Rogers	41365	Wolfe County	Wolfe County	No	No	No	Yes	(606) 668-8302	119	13	9.1	73.1%	117 (98.3%)	2 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	46.4	355^th of 685 public elementary schools	48.2%		54	297^th of 687 public elementary schools	56.8%	58	33.0	76.0	17.0	53.0	33.0		50.0		71.0		33.0	17.0	$18,061	$4,214	$697	$4,912	$9,673	$2,362	$12,117

Highland-Turner Elementary School

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