South Edmonson Elementary School

Summary:

South Edmonson Elementary School is a public elementary school serving 464 students in grades PK-4 in Smiths Grove, Kentucky, which is part of the Edmonson County School District. The school has shown mixed academic performance, with some strengths in specific student subgroups and grade levels.

In 2023-2024, South Edmonson Elementary's 3rd grade math proficiency (42%) was lower than the Edmonson County (58%) and state (43%) averages, while its 4th grade math proficiency (65%) was higher than both. A similar pattern emerged in reading, with 3rd grade reading proficiency (56%) lower than the county (63%) but 4th grade reading proficiency (56%) matching the county average. The school's science proficiency for 4th grade (46%) was also higher than the state average (34%). South Edmonson Elementary has performed well for certain student subgroups, ranking in the top 100 in the state for female students (91st) and special education students (78th) in 2023-2024, as well as for low socioeconomic status students in 2022-2023 (42nd).

Interestingly, the nearby Kyrock Elementary School, also in the Edmonson County district, has significantly outperformed South Edmonson Elementary in academic measures. In 2023-2024, Kyrock had 81% and 78% proficiency in 3rd and 4th grade math, respectively, compared to South Edmonson's 42% and 65%. Kyrock also had higher reading and science proficiency. Additionally, South Edmonson Elementary has seen a decrease in the percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, from 55.66% in 2020-2021 to 37.28% in 2022-2023, which may have contributed to its stronger performance for low-income students in recent years.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-4

 1058 Chalybeate School Rd
       Smiths Grove, KY  42171


(270) 597-2379

District: Edmonson County

SchoolDigger Rank:
175th of 685 Kentucky Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $15,646 Help


Students who attend South Edmonson Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Edmonson County 5/6 Center
    Edmonson County Middle School
High:    Edmonson County High School

Student/teacher ratio:  17.3 Help
Number of students:  454

Racial breakdown:

White:
93.6%
Two or more races:
3.7%
Hispanic:
1.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  55.5% Help


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Compare Details South Edmonson Elementary School ranks better than 74.5% of elementary schools in Kentucky. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 69.21. (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 (93.6%), two or more races (3.7%), Hispanic (1.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 55.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at South Edmonson Elementary School is 17.3. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at South Edmonson Elementary School is $15,646.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

South Edmonson Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks South Edmonson Elementary School 175th of 685 Kentucky public elementary schools. (See South Edmonson Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Edmonson County:

SchoolDigger ranks Edmonson County 16th of 159 Kentucky school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for South Edmonson Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at South Edmonson Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2012 44.69 408th 713 42.8%
2013 52.59 336th 719 53.3%
2014 66.79 203rd 705 71.2%
2015 72.99 140th 698 79.9%
2016 62.89 239th 690 65.4%
2017 56.33 292nd 694 57.9%
2018 47.47 374th 691 45.9%
2019 64.82 220th 700 68.6%
2021 55.84 189th 517 63.4%
2022 57.70 250th 684 63.5%
2023 77.21 100th 687 85.4%
2024 69.21 175th 685 74.5%
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Rank History for Special Education students at South Edmonson Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 66.80 188th 661 71.6%
2023 78.15 36th 257 86.0%
2024 62.76 78th 279 72.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at South Edmonson Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 45.75 362nd 631 42.6%
2019 60.96 222nd 664 66.6%
2022 40.91 396th 667 40.6%
2023 84.43 42nd 670 93.7%
2024 77.43 93rd 665 86.0%
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Rank History for Female students at South Edmonson Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 45.12 381st 663 42.5%
2019 68.47 163rd 671 75.7%
2022 46.96 320th 641 50.1%
2023 74.45 107th 639 83.3%
2024 77.83 91st 644 85.9%
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Rank History for Disabled students at South Edmonson Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 28.21 340th 445 23.6%
2019 53.84 177th 474 62.7%
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Rank History for Male students at South Edmonson Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 50.28 345th 665 48.1%
2019 58.77 266th 676 60.7%
2021 50.03 165th 325 49.2%
2022 66.84 156th 657 76.3%
2023 67.90 156th 652 76.1%
2024 49.92 312th 652 52.1%
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Rank History for White students at South Edmonson Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 48.00 311th 656 52.6%
2023 75.68 113th 658 82.8%
2024 63.58 206th 659 68.7%
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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 South Edmonson Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 476 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 478
1989 477 3 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 480
1990 456 5 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 461
1991 457 3 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 460
1992 450 4 0 1 0 n/a n/a 10 465
1993 391 8 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 399
1994 369 6 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 377
1995 402 4 2 0 2 n/a n/a 0 410
1996 402 4 2 0 2 n/a n/a 0 410
1997 397 4 2 2 1 n/a n/a 0 406
1998 409 2 2 0 2 n/a n/a 4 419
1999 408 2 0 0 2 n/a n/a 0 412
2000 434 0 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 435
2001 434 4 0 2 1 n/a n/a 0 441
2002 464 3 1 2 2 n/a n/a 0 472
2003 464 3 1 2 2 n/a n/a 0 472
2004 492 4 0 1 2 n/a n/a 0 499
2005 412 1 1 5 1 n/a n/a 0 420
2006 393 2 0 2 1 n/a n/a 0 398
2007 403 2 0 4 2 n/a n/a 6 417
2008 458 1 0 4 2 n/a n/a 5 470
2009 441 1 2 8 1 n/a n/a 8 461
2010 476 1 1 4 1 n/a n/a 6 489
2011 481 0 3 7 0 0 7 0 498
2012 468 0 4 10 0 0 10 0 492
2013 453 0 3 10 0 0 10 0 476
2014 462 0 3 12 0 0 7 0 484
2015 442 0 2 10 0 0 10 0 464
2016 456 1 2 8 0 0 7 0 474
2017 456 0 3 8 0 0 11 0 478
2018 460 0 2 10 0 0 11 0 483
2019 480 0 2 5 0 0 12 0 499
2020 434 0 1 5 1 0 12 0 453
2021 417 0 3 5 1 0 16 0 442
2022 420 3 2 5 1 0 21 0 452
2023 430 3 1 12 1 0 17 0 464
2024 425 2 0 8 2 0 17 0 454

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 South Edmonson Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 478 23.0 20.7 n/a
1989 480 23.5 20.4 n/a
1990 461 24.8 18.5 n/a
1991 460 24.7 18.6 n/a
1992 465 26.2 17.7 n/a
1993 399 25.7 15.5 n/a
1994 377 26.8 14.1 n/a
1995 410 25.3 16.2 n/a
1996 410 25.3 16.2 n/a
1997 406 24.3 16.7 46.3
1998 419 29.1 14.4 44.1
1999 412 17.3 24.1 51.9
2000 435 19.1 22.8 56.1
2001 441 18.9 23.4 45.6
2002 472 29.0 16.3 83.7
2003 472 29.0 16.3 83.7
2004 499 34.0 14.7 n/a
2005 420 30.5 13.8 n/a
2006 398 30.0 13.3 66.3
2007 417 32.0 13.0 59.9
2008 470 30.9 15.2 58.1
2009 461 29.5 15.6 58.3
2010 489 29.4 16.6 56.9
2011 498 27.7 17.9 56.2
2012 492 28.7 17.1 56.1
2013 476 29.2 16.3 50.4
2014 484 28.1 17.1 47.9
2015 464 28.0 16.5 55.2
2016 474 28.0 16.9 60.3
2017 478 28.2 16.9 59
2018 483 28.2 17.1 60.9
2019 499 28.7 17.3 60.3
2020 453 28.7 15.7 56.1
2021 442 28.7 15.4 55.7
2022 452 29.2 15.4 52
2023 464 29.2 15.8 37.3
2024 454 26.2 17.3 55.5

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 South Edmonson Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 478 23.0 20.7 n/a
1989 480 23.5 20.4 n/a
1990 461 24.8 18.5 n/a
1991 460 24.7 18.6 n/a
1992 465 26.2 17.7 n/a
1993 399 25.7 15.5 n/a
1994 377 26.8 14.1 n/a
1995 410 25.3 16.2 n/a
1996 410 25.3 16.2 n/a
1997 406 24.3 16.7 46.3
1998 419 29.1 14.4 44.1
1999 412 17.3 24.1 51.9
2000 435 19.1 22.8 56.1
2001 441 18.9 23.4 45.6
2002 472 29.0 16.3 83.7
2003 472 29.0 16.3 83.7
2004 499 34.0 14.7 n/a
2005 420 30.5 13.8 n/a
2006 398 30.0 13.3 66.3
2007 417 32.0 13.0 59.9
2008 470 30.9 15.2 58.1
2009 461 29.5 15.6 58.3
2010 489 29.4 16.6 56.9
2011 498 27.7 17.9 56.2
2012 492 28.7 17.1 56.1
2013 476 29.2 16.3 50.4
2014 484 28.1 17.1 47.9
2015 464 28.0 16.5 55.2
2016 474 28.0 16.9 60.3
2017 478 28.2 16.9 59
2018 483 28.2 17.1 60.9
2019 499 28.7 17.3 60.3
2020 453 28.7 15.7 56.1
2021 442 28.7 15.4 55.7
2022 452 29.2 15.4 52
2023 464 29.2 15.8 37.3
2024 454 26.2 17.3 55.5

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 South Edmonson 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 $774 (4.8%) $07 (0.0%) $781 (4.8%) $12,128 (75.1%) $1,444 (8.9%) $13,571 (84.1%) $16,146
2019 $733 (6.4%) $43 (0.4%) $775 (6.8%) $8,138 (71.3%) $1,738 (15.2%) $9,877 (86.5%) $11,418
2020 $870 (6.9%) $171 (1.4%) $1,041 (8.3%) $10,134 (80.4%) $1,765 (14.0%) $11,899 (94.4%) $12,604
2021 $842 (6.3%) $410 (3.1%) $1,252 (9.4%) $8,835 (66.0%) $1,584 (11.8%) $10,419 (77.8%) $13,387
2022 $936 (6.0%) $175 (1.1%) $1,111 (7.1%) $10,174 (65.0%) $1,894 (12.1%) $12,068 (77.1%) $15,646

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

Impact of COVID-19 on South Edmonson Elementary School

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Rankings

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Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 220th of 700 Elementary schoolsRanks 100th of 687 Elementary schools
 16.9%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students499464
 7%
African American03
American Indian01
Asian21
 50%
Hispanic512
 140%
Pacific Islander00
White480430
 10.4%
Two or More Races1217
 41.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients60.3%37.3%
 23%


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South Edmonson Elementary School ranks 175th of 685 Kentucky elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

In the 2023-24 school year, 454 students attended South Edmonson Elementary School.

Students at South Edmonson Elementary School are 94% White, 4% Two or more races, 2% Hispanic.

Students who attend South Edmonson Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Edmonson County 5/6 Center
Middle : Edmonson County Middle School
High : Edmonson County 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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