Prestonsburg Elementary School

Summary:

Prestonsburg Elementary School is a public elementary school serving 649 students in grades PK-5 in Prestonsburg, Kentucky, which is part of the Floyd County School District. However, the school has faced significant challenges, consistently underperforming compared to state and county averages on academic assessments.

Prestonsburg Elementary's academic performance has steadily declined over the past decade, with its statewide ranking dropping from the top 20% to the bottom 10% of Kentucky elementary schools. The school struggles across all subject areas and grade levels, with proficiency rates well below state and county averages. For example, in 2023-2024, only 26% of 3rd graders were proficient or better in math compared to 43% statewide, and only 30% were proficient or better in reading compared to 47% statewide. Additionally, the school has been unable to effectively serve its student subgroups, particularly those from disadvantaged backgrounds, raising concerns about equity and access to quality education.

Despite relatively high per-student spending, Prestonsburg Elementary's academic outcomes remain poor, suggesting the need to evaluate the efficiency and effectiveness of resource allocation and utilization. Addressing these issues will require a comprehensive, data-driven approach to improve the quality of education and ensure equitable opportunities for all students. Nearby schools, such as Betsy Layne Elementary School and Highland Elementary School, may provide useful comparisons and insights for Prestonsburg Elementary to consider as it works to improve its performance.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

140 S Clark Dr.
Prestonsburg, KY 41653

(606) 886-3891

District: Floyd County

SchoolDigger Rank:
603^rd of 685 Kentucky Elementary Schools

Students who attend Prestonsburg Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	James D. Adams Middle School
High:	Home Instruction High School
	Prestonsburg High School

Student/teacher ratio: 15.8

Number of students: 649

Racial breakdown:

White:

94.6%

Hispanic:

2.9%

Two or more races:

1.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 80.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Prestonsburg Elementary School ranks worse than 88% of elementary schools in Kentucky. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 14.86. (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:

Prestonsburg Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Prestonsburg Elementary School 603^rd of 685 Kentucky public elementary schools. (See Prestonsburg Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Floyd County:

SchoolDigger ranks Floyd County 111^th of 159 Kentucky school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Prestonsburg Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Prestonsburg Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	KY State Percentile
2010	73.06	151^st	683	77.9%
2011	59.96	279^th	688	59.4%
2012	45.87	397^th	713	44.3%
2013	59.09	270^th	719	62.4%
2014	72.41	150^th	705	78.7%
2015	61.30	249^th	698	64.3%
2016	74.17	130^th	690	81.2%
2017	55.99	296^th	694	57.3%
2018	62.17	236^th	691	65.8%
2019	32.48	535^th	700	23.6%
2022	13.95	620^th	684	9.4%
2023	11.83	636^th	687	7.4%
2024	14.86	603^rd	685	12.0%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Prestonsburg Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	KY State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	37.09	468^th	661	29.2%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Prestonsburg Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	KY State Percentile
2018	64.37	174^th	631	72.4%
2019	32.23	503^rd	664	24.2%
2022	15.93	609^th	667	8.7%
2023	11.32	643^rd	670	4.0%
2024	12.90	626^th	665	5.9%

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Rank History for Female students at Prestonsburg Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	KY State Percentile
2018	59.92	250^th	663	62.3%
2019	35.50	502^nd	671	25.2%
2022	20.12	547^th	641	14.7%
2023	18.04	567^th	639	11.3%
2024	20.89	536^th	644	16.8%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Prestonsburg Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	KY State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	71.58	80^th	445	82.0%
2019	25.99	370^th	474	21.9%

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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Prestonsburg Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	KY State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	59.97	5^th	6	16.7%

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Rank History for Male students at Prestonsburg Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	KY State Percentile
2018	62.94	226^th	665	66.0%
2019	31.76	520^th	676	23.1%
2022	12.28	605^th	657	7.9%
2023	9.82	622^nd	652	4.6%
2024	13.10	599^th	652	8.1%

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Rank History for White students at Prestonsburg Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	KY State Percentile
2018	69.53	147^th	593	75.2%
2019	31.08	456^th	592	23.0%
2022	10.14	632^nd	656	3.7%
2023	7.82	642^nd	658	2.4%
2024	8.46	640^th	659	2.9%

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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.

Data source: Kentucky Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Prestonsburg Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2008	769	5	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	4	781
2009	765	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	3	769
2010	768	1	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	4	774
2011	725	1	2	4	0	0	2	0	734
2012	789	1	3	12	0	0	6	0	811
2013	764	1	2	10	0	0	9	0	786
2014	766	0	3	9	0	0	6	0	784
2015	764	2	2	10	0	0	8	0	786
2016	744	3	0	14	0	0	11	0	772
2017	706	2	0	18	0	0	12	0	738
2018	718	1	0	14	1	0	11	0	745
2019	668	3	0	20	0	0	7	0	698
2020	713	1	0	18	0	0	8	0	740
2021	660	0	2	19	0	0	8	0	689
2022	575	4	2	17	0	0	8	0	606
2023	614	5	4	19	0	0	7	0	649

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 Prestonsburg Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2008	781	39.5	19.8	68
2009	769	41.0	18.8	62.1
2010	774	37.3	20.7	56.2
2011	734	42.5	17.2	67
2012	811	40.0	20.2	66.7
2013	786	47.3	16.5	63.9
2014	784	46.0	17.0	57.8
2015	786	46.0	17.0	69.1
2016	772	45.0	17.1	71.9
2017	738	46.1	16.0	74
2018	745	42.9	17.3	73.6
2019	698	45.0	15.5	70.6
2020	740	40.0	18.5	72
2021	689	41.9	16.4	80.4
2022	606	42.0	14.4	80.4
2023	649	41.0	15.8	80.4

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 Prestonsburg Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2008	781	39.5	19.8	68
2009	769	41.0	18.8	62.1
2010	774	37.3	20.7	56.2
2011	734	42.5	17.2	67
2012	811	40.0	20.2	66.7
2013	786	47.3	16.5	63.9
2014	784	46.0	17.0	57.8
2015	786	46.0	17.0	69.1
2016	772	45.0	17.1	71.9
2017	738	46.1	16.0	74
2018	745	42.9	17.3	73.6
2019	698	45.0	15.5	70.6
2020	740	40.0	18.5	72
2021	689	41.9	16.4	80.4
2022	606	42.0	14.4	80.4
2023	649	41.0	15.8	80.4

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Prestonsburg 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	$790 (7.4%)	$106 (1.0%)	$8,197 (76.8%)	$8,197 (76.8%)	$1,575 (14.7%)	$9,773 (91.5%)	$10,678
2019	$750 (5.7%)	$149 (1.1%)	$899 (6.9%)	$8,822 (67.2%)	$1,711 (13.0%)	$10,534 (80.3%)	$13,120
2020	$739 (6.9%)	$490 (4.6%)	$1,229 (11.5%)	$7,870 (73.9%)	$1,551 (14.6%)	$9,421 (88.5%)	$10,651
2021	$2,359 (20.6%)	$1,516 (13.2%)	$3,874 (33.8%)	$6,506 (56.8%)	$1,074 (9.4%)	$7,581 (66.2%)	$11,455
2022	$2,334 (18.1%)	$1,482 (11.5%)	$3,816 (29.6%)	$7,432 (57.7%)	$1,638 (12.7%)	$9,070 (70.4%)	$12,885

Data source: Kentucky Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Prestonsburg Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 535^th of 700 Elementary schools	Ranks 636^th of 687 Elementary schools	16.1%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	698	649	7%
African American	3	5	66.7%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	4
Hispanic	20	19	5%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	668	614	8.1%
Two or More Races	7	7
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	70.6%	80.4%	9.8%

Schools Near Prestonsburg 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 Mathematics 7th Grade	KSA Mathematics 8th Grade	KSA Reading 3rd Grade	KSA Reading 4th Grade	KSA Reading 5th Grade	KSA Reading 6th Grade	KSA Reading 7th Grade	KSA Reading 8th Grade	KSA Science 4th Grade	KSA Science 7th Grade	KSA Writing 5th Grade	KSA Writing 8th Grade	KSA Social Studies 5th Grade	KSA Social Studies 8th Grade	KSA Editing and Mechanics 5th Grade	KSA Editing and Mechanics 8th 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
Prestonsburg Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	140 S Clark Dr.	Prestonsburg	41653	Floyd County	Floyd County	No	No	No	Yes	(606) 886-3891	649	41	15.8	80.4%	614 (94.6%)	5 (0.8%)	19 (2.9%)	4 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (1.1%)	14.9	603^rd of 685 public elementary schools	12.0%		11.8	636^th of 687 public elementary schools	7.4%	33	26.0	20.0	18.0				30.0	38.0	36.0				16.0		25.0		24.0		27.0		$12,885	$2,334	$1,482	$3,816	$7,432	$1,638	$9,070
Home Instruction Elementary	Public	K-8	106 North Front Avenue	Prestonsburg	41653	Floyd County	Floyd County	No	No	No	No	(606) 886-2354	8	1	8.0		7 (87.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (12.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Allen Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-8	112 Eagle Ln	Allen	41601	Floyd County	Floyd County	No	No	No	Yes	(606) 874-2165	484	29	16.6	79.8%	469 (96.9%)	3 (0.6%)	6 (1.2%)	3 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.6%)	36.9	446^th of 685 public elementary schools	34.9%		34.5	460^th of 687 public elementary schools	33.0%	14	30.0	21.0	22.0		33.0		48.0	44.0	49.0	36.0	58.0	37.0		27.0	56.0	56.0	33.0	16.0	49.0		$13,420	$2,124	$1,066	$3,189	$8,269	$1,962	$10,231
May Valley Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-8	481 Stephens Br	Martin	41649	Floyd County	Floyd County	No	No	No	Yes	(606) 285-0883	428	28	15.2	72.9%	413 (96.5%)	4 (0.9%)	7 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (0.9%)	68.2	184^th of 685 public elementary schools	73.1%		65	204^th of 687 public elementary schools	70.3%	20	44.0	45.0	51.0	52.0	46.0	35.0	50.0	59.0	49.0	74.0	61.0	47.0	51.0	24.0	49.0	71.0	43.0	35.0	65.0	53.0	$14,922	$2,577	$1,579	$4,156	$8,792	$1,973	$10,766
Porter Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	7210 Us 321 S	Hagerhill	41222	Johnson County	Johnson County	No	No	No	Yes	(606) 789-2545	412	29	14.1	54.6%	403 (97.8%)	2 (0.5%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.0%)	81.2	86^th of 685 public elementary schools	87.4%		62.2	232^nd of 687 public elementary schools	66.2%	146	77.0	55.0	44.0	51.0			77.0	60.0	61.0	64.0			48.0		57.0		57.0		87.0		$15,363	$2,426	$1,017	$3,443	$7,885	$2,074	$9,959
Duff-Allen Central Elementary	Public	PK, KG-8	183 Rebel Road	Eastern	41622	Floyd County	Floyd County	No	No	No	Yes	(606) 358-0110	450	38	11.7	82.4%	436 (96.9%)	1 (0.2%)	9 (2.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (0.9%)	40.9	409^th of 685 public elementary schools	40.3%		21.2	561^st of 687 public elementary schools	18.3%	152					31.0	20.0	27.0	64.0	39.0	52.0	60.0	58.0	36.0		29.0	60.0	29.0	40.0	45.0	45.0	$14,951	$2,570	$1,609	$4,179	$8,733	$2,040	$10,772
South Magoffin Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	171 Half Mountain Road	Salyersville	41465	Magoffin County	Magoffin County	No	No	No	Yes	(606) 884-7325	208	11	18.9	76.9%	204 (98.1%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.0%)	55.9	283^rd of 685 public elementary schools	58.7%		36.8	440^th of 687 public elementary schools	36.0%	157		68.0	38.0	41.0				63.0	42.0	50.0			63.0				38.0		30.0		$14,345	$2,908	$430	$3,338	$6,836	$2,256	$9,092
Highland Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	649 US 23 South	Staffordsville	41256	Johnson County	Johnson County	No	No	No	Yes	(606) 297-3674	419	29	14.6	58.9%	408 (97.4%)	1 (0.2%)	3 (0.7%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.2%)	67.5	189^th of 685 public elementary schools	72.4%		70	153^rd of 687 public elementary schools	77.7%	36	51.0	29.0	54.0	43.0			61.0	51.0	59.0	77.0			43.0		54.0		54.0				$17,470	$2,874	$946	$3,819	$9,253	$2,331	$11,586
Paintsville Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	325 2nd St	Paintsville	41240	Johnson County	Paintsville Independent	No	No	No	Yes	(606) 789-2651	433	29	14.9	55.2%	411 (94.9%)	1 (0.2%)	8 (1.8%)	12 (2.8%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	39.8	419^th of 685 public elementary schools	38.8%		49.9	335^th of 687 public elementary schools	51.2%	84	18.0	32.0	36.0	50.0			28.0	45.0	51.0	41.0			45.0		33.0		33.0		55.0		$14,540	$695	$524	$1,219	$9,771	$2,739	$11,292
Central Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	1715 Euclid Ave	Paintsville	41240	Johnson County	Johnson County	No	No	No	Yes	(606) 789-2541	338	27	12.6	69.2%	322 (95.3%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.9%)	7 (2.1%)	59.7	259^th of 685 public elementary schools	62.2%		39.8	417^th of 687 public elementary schools	39.3%	158	38.0	61.0	44.0	39.0			46.0	50.0	56.0	59.0					51.0		49.0		49.0		$18,427	$2,103	$992	$3,095	$11,192	$2,101	$13,294

Frequently Asked Questions about Prestonsburg Elementary School

Is Prestonsburg Elementary School a good school?

Prestonsburg Elementary School ranks in the bottom 12.0% of Kentucky elementary schools.

How many students attend Prestonsburg Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 649 students attended Prestonsburg Elementary School.

What schools do graduates of Prestonsburg Elementary School attend?

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

Middle : James D. Adams Middle School
High : Home Instruction High School
High : Prestonsburg High School

What district is Prestonsburg Elementary School in?

Floyd County

What is the racial makeup of Prestonsburg Elementary School?

Students at Prestonsburg Elementary School are 95% White, 3% Hispanic, 1% Two or more races.

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