Big Creek Elementary

Summary:

Big Creek Elementary is a public elementary school in Oneida, Kentucky, serving 140 students in grades PK-6 as part of the Clay County School District.

The school's academic performance has been variable over the years, with its ranking among Kentucky elementary schools ranging from 80 to 530 out of 700+. In the 2023-2024 school year, Big Creek Elementary's performance was mixed compared to state and county averages, with strengths in 5th-grade writing and social studies, but weaknesses in 3rd-4th grade reading and 5th-grade editing and mechanics. The school has a high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, with 76.43% receiving free or reduced-price lunch. Despite its relatively low student-teacher ratio and higher per-student spending, Big Creek Elementary's performance does not seem commensurate with these resources.

Interestingly, nearby schools like Burning Springs Elementary and other schools in the Leslie County School District consistently outperform Big Creek Elementary on state assessments. The school's high percentage of low-income students is a significant factor, but its performance for this subgroup is relatively strong, suggesting that other factors may be at play in its variable academic outcomes.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

 523 N Hwy 66
       Oneida, KY  40972


(606) 598-2812

District: Clay County

SchoolDigger Rank:
224th of 685 Kentucky Elementary Schools


Students who attend Big Creek Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Clay County Middle School
High:    Clay County High School

Student/teacher ratio:  9.9 Help
Number of students:  140

Racial breakdown:

White:
93.6%
American Indian:
4.3%
Hispanic:
1.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  76.4% Help


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Compare Details Big Creek Elementary ranks better than 67.3% of elementary schools in Kentucky. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 63.36. (See more...)
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Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Big Creek Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Big Creek Elementary 224th of 685 Kentucky public elementary schools. (See Big Creek Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Clay County:

SchoolDigger ranks Clay County 32nd of 159 Kentucky school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Big Creek Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Big Creek Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2007 52.20 307th 638 51.9%
2008 49.82 349th 651 46.4%
2009 16.50 584th 658 11.2%
2010 15.96 609th 683 10.8%
2011 15.39 622nd 688 9.6%
2012 32.32 528th 713 25.9%
2013 56.48 302nd 719 58.0%
2014 64.32 222nd 705 68.5%
2015 45.67 412th 698 41.0%
2016 51.23 339th 690 50.9%
2017 48.80 373rd 694 46.3%
2018 31.31 530th 691 23.3%
2019 45.32 421st 700 39.9%
2022 59.66 230th 684 66.4%
2023 81.19 80th 687 88.4%
2024 63.36 224th 685 67.3%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Big Creek Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 34.03 489th 661 26.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Big Creek Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 42.36 386th 631 38.8%
2019 57.10 259th 664 61.0%
2022 62.22 171st 667 74.4%
2023 87.91 31st 670 95.4%
2024 68.10 155th 665 76.7%
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Rank History for Female students at Big Creek Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 31.55 510th 663 23.1%
2019 51.19 348th 671 48.1%
2022 48.48 304th 641 52.6%
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Rank History for Male students at Big Creek Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 32.66 495th 665 25.6%
2019 33.28 507th 676 25.0%
2022 53.55 271st 657 58.8%
2024 55.10 269th 652 58.7%
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Rank History for White students at Big Creek Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 24.16 509th 593 14.2%
2019 34.14 439th 592 25.8%
2022 55.14 248th 656 62.2%
2023 74.63 118th 658 82.1%
2024 58.11 251st 659 61.9%
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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 Big Creek Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 437 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 437
1989 459 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 459
1990 442 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 442
1991 416 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 416
1992 328 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 21 349
1993 326 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 326
1994 309 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 309
1995 322 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 322
1996 322 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 322
1997 305 0 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 307
1998 297 1 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 299
1999 269 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 270
2000 257 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 257
2001 252 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 252
2002 231 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 231
2003 231 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 231
2004 205 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 205
2005 186 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 186
2006 172 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 172
2007 178 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 178
2008 168 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 168
2009 163 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 163
2010 166 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 166
2011 175 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 175
2012 176 2 0 0 0 0 1 0 179
2013 187 3 0 1 0 0 1 0 192
2014 210 2 0 0 0 0 1 0 213
2015 235 4 0 0 0 0 1 0 240
2016 225 3 0 0 0 0 2 0 230
2017 228 3 0 0 0 0 1 0 232
2018 215 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 216
2019 199 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 201
2020 159 1 0 1 5 0 0 0 166
2021 145 1 0 1 6 0 0 0 153
2022 126 0 0 2 6 0 1 0 135
2023 131 0 0 2 6 0 1 0 140

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 Big Creek Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 437 25.7 17.0 n/a
1989 459 26.8 17.1 n/a
1990 442 28.8 15.3 n/a
1991 416 27.5 15.1 n/a
1992 349 23.6 14.7 n/a
1993 326 23.9 13.6 n/a
1994 309 23.6 13.1 n/a
1995 322 23.6 13.6 n/a
1996 322 23.6 13.6 n/a
1997 307 24.1 12.7 91.9
1998 299 24.5 12.2 91
1999 270 16.5 16.4 93
2000 257 17.2 14.9 94.6
2001 252 18.5 13.6 94
2002 231 22.0 10.5 98.7
2003 231 22.0 10.5 98.7
2004 205 20.0 10.3 n/a
2005 186 17.0 10.9 n/a
2006 172 17.0 10.1 85.5
2007 178 13.0 13.7 89.3
2008 168 16.7 10.1 85.7
2009 163 17.5 9.3 74.2
2010 166 10.8 15.3 86.1
2011 175 17.0 10.2 73.7
2012 179 16.0 11.1 76
2013 192 16.0 12.0 61.5
2014 213 17.0 12.5 58.2
2015 240 17.0 14.1 74.6
2016 230 18.0 12.7 79.1
2017 232 17.0 13.6 71.1
2018 216 18.0 12.0 84.3
2019 201 17.0 11.8 79.1
2020 166 17.0 9.7 91.6
2021 153 16.0 9.5 82.4
2022 135 14.0 9.6 77.8
2023 140 14.1 9.9 76.4

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 Big Creek Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 437 25.7 17.0 n/a
1989 459 26.8 17.1 n/a
1990 442 28.8 15.3 n/a
1991 416 27.5 15.1 n/a
1992 349 23.6 14.7 n/a
1993 326 23.9 13.6 n/a
1994 309 23.6 13.1 n/a
1995 322 23.6 13.6 n/a
1996 322 23.6 13.6 n/a
1997 307 24.1 12.7 91.9
1998 299 24.5 12.2 91
1999 270 16.5 16.4 93
2000 257 17.2 14.9 94.6
2001 252 18.5 13.6 94
2002 231 22.0 10.5 98.7
2003 231 22.0 10.5 98.7
2004 205 20.0 10.3 n/a
2005 186 17.0 10.9 n/a
2006 172 17.0 10.1 85.5
2007 178 13.0 13.7 89.3
2008 168 16.7 10.1 85.7
2009 163 17.5 9.3 74.2
2010 166 10.8 15.3 86.1
2011 175 17.0 10.2 73.7
2012 179 16.0 11.1 76
2013 192 16.0 12.0 61.5
2014 213 17.0 12.5 58.2
2015 240 17.0 14.1 74.6
2016 230 18.0 12.7 79.1
2017 232 17.0 13.6 71.1
2018 216 18.0 12.0 84.3
2019 201 17.0 11.8 79.1
2020 166 17.0 9.7 91.6
2021 153 16.0 9.5 82.4
2022 135 14.0 9.6 77.8
2023 140 14.1 9.9 76.4

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 Big Creek Elementary

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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 $1,724 (11.5%) $76 (0.5%) $1,800 (12.0%) $9,727 (65.1%) $1,641 (11.0%) $11,367 (76.0%) $14,947
2019 $1,954 (13.0%) $141 (0.9%) $2,095 (13.9%) $10,150 (67.4%) $1,785 (11.9%) $11,935 (79.3%) $15,051
2020 $2,419 (14.0%) $200 (1.2%) $2,619 (15.1%) $12,646 (72.9%) $1,635 (9.4%) $14,281 (82.4%) $17,337
2021 $3,125 (16.7%) $271 (1.4%) $3,396 (18.1%) $12,840 (68.6%) $1,506 (8.0%) $14,346 (76.7%) $18,716
2022 $3,787 (18.6%) $478 (2.3%) $4,265 (20.9%) $12,620 (62.0%) $2,276 (11.2%) $14,896 (73.1%) $20,364

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Big Creek Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 421st of 700 Elementary schoolsRanks 80th of 687 Elementary schools
 48.5%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students201140
 30.3%
African American20
 100%
American Indian06
Asian00
Hispanic02
Pacific Islander00
White199131
 34.2%
Two or More Races01
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients79.1%76.4%
 2.7%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Big Creek Elementary

Students at Big Creek Elementary are 94% White, 4% American Indian, 1% Hispanic.

In the 2022-23 school year, 140 students attended Big Creek Elementary.

Students who attend Big Creek Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Clay County Middle School
High : Clay County High School

Big Creek Elementary ranks 224th of 685 Kentucky elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.


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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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