H W Wilkey Elementary School

Summary:

H W Wilkey Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Leitchfield, Kentucky, serving grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 525 students. The school is part of the Grayson County School District, which is ranked 38 out of 159 districts in Kentucky and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Despite the district's relatively strong performance, H W Wilkey Elementary School has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Kentucky elementary schools, with proficiency rates in Mathematics and Reading below the Grayson County and state averages. The school's high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, with 71.81% qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, may be a contributing factor to its academic struggles. However, the school's relatively high per-student spending and low student-teacher ratio suggest that resources alone may not be the primary driver of academic success, and other factors, such as instructional practices and school leadership, may play a crucial role.

Interestingly, the nearby Clarkson Elementary School, which is also part of the Grayson County School District, has consistently outperformed H W Wilkey Elementary School on state assessments and ranked in the top 25% of Kentucky elementary schools. In contrast, Custer Elementary School, which is in the Breckinridge County School District, has similar or lower academic performance compared to H W Wilkey Elementary School. These comparisons highlight the need for a comprehensive approach to address the school's academic challenges, focusing on factors such as instructional quality, resource allocation, and targeted support for students from disadvantaged backgrounds.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 130 Wallace Ave
       Leitchfield, KY  42754


(270) 259-4058

District: Grayson County

SchoolDigger Rank:
370th of 685 Kentucky Elementary Schools


Students who attend H W Wilkey Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Grayson County Middle School
High:    Grayson County High School

Student/teacher ratio:  15.7 Help
Number of students:  525

Racial breakdown:

White:
90.5%
Hispanic:
4.0%
Two or more races:
3.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  71.8% Help


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Compare Details H W Wilkey Elementary School ranks worse than 54% of elementary schools in Kentucky. (See more...)
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H W Wilkey Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks H W Wilkey Elementary School 370th of 685 Kentucky public elementary schools. (See H W Wilkey Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Grayson County:

SchoolDigger ranks Grayson County 38th of 159 Kentucky school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for H W Wilkey Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at H W Wilkey Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2007 44.05 371st 638 41.8%
2008 30.70 488th 651 25.0%
2009 26.81 526th 658 20.1%
2010 38.21 478th 683 30.0%
2011 68.98 192nd 688 72.1%
2012 41.89 438th 713 38.6%
2013 46.68 397th 719 44.8%
2014 41.49 442nd 705 37.3%
2015 34.32 507th 698 27.4%
2016 37.98 468th 690 32.2%
2017 49.81 357th 694 48.6%
2018 51.08 343rd 691 50.4%
2019 55.95 302nd 700 56.9%
2021 34.46 353rd 517 31.7%
2022 44.90 366th 684 46.5%
2023 41.52 399th 687 41.9%
2024 44.90 370th 685 46.0%
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Rank History for Special Education students at H W Wilkey Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 60.04 251st 661 62.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at H W Wilkey Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 59.47 225th 631 64.3%
2019 53.31 305th 664 54.1%
2021 39.20 188th 275 31.6%
2022 54.32 255th 667 61.8%
2023 39.35 400th 670 40.3%
2024 51.61 285th 665 57.1%
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Rank History for Female students at H W Wilkey Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 48.88 354th 663 46.6%
2019 58.47 280th 671 58.3%
2021 31.14 253rd 312 18.9%
2022 35.39 422nd 641 34.2%
2023 37.97 408th 639 36.2%
2024 44.48 351st 644 45.5%
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Rank History for Disabled students at H W Wilkey Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 45.92 206th 445 53.7%
2019 45.69 217th 474 54.2%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at H W Wilkey Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 50.22 6th 8 25.0%
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Rank History for Male students at H W Wilkey Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 52.02 329th 665 50.5%
2019 52.57 324th 676 52.1%
2021 45.89 186th 325 42.8%
2022 50.28 299th 657 54.5%
2023 42.27 377th 652 42.2%
2024 46.16 349th 652 46.5%
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Rank History for White students at H W Wilkey Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 37.40 400th 593 32.5%
2019 49.32 302nd 592 49.0%
2021 35.10 236th 337 30.0%
2022 39.45 391st 656 40.4%
2023 33.13 445th 658 32.4%
2024 36.29 420th 659 36.3%
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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 H W Wilkey Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 767 12 3 1 0 n/a n/a 0 783
1989 750 16 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 767
1990 790 9 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 801
1991 805 10 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 817
1992 617 6 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 625
1993 601 8 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 611
1994 598 10 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 611
1995 493 8 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 501
1996 493 8 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 501
1997 524 12 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 536
1998 444 4 0 0 1 n/a n/a 10 459
1999 457 7 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 465
2000 486 8 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 495
2001 495 6 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 502
2002 502 6 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 512
2003 502 6 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 512
2004 526 7 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 534
2005 517 6 1 3 0 n/a n/a 0 527
2006 546 12 0 8 0 n/a n/a 0 566
2007 506 11 0 3 0 n/a n/a 5 525
2008 506 12 1 3 0 n/a n/a 10 532
2009 516 10 1 3 0 n/a n/a 8 538
2010 528 8 2 4 0 n/a n/a 13 555
2011 545 6 2 4 0 0 10 0 567
2012 519 4 2 7 2 0 13 0 547
2013 504 2 8 4 3 0 9 0 530
2014 484 3 6 10 3 0 9 0 515
2015 549 5 1 15 3 0 11 0 584
2016 520 4 3 15 5 0 9 0 556
2017 523 5 5 18 4 0 2 0 557
2018 489 3 5 17 4 0 7 0 525
2019 475 8 6 19 1 0 14 0 523
2020 499 4 2 14 1 0 22 0 542
2021 438 3 3 13 2 0 16 0 475
2022 458 3 3 16 2 0 21 0 503
2023 475 4 6 21 1 0 18 0 525

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 H W Wilkey Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 783 38.7 20.2 n/a
1989 767 40.0 19.1 n/a
1990 801 40.5 19.7 n/a
1991 817 41.8 19.5 n/a
1992 625 33.2 18.8 n/a
1993 611 34.2 17.9 n/a
1994 611 33.9 18.0 n/a
1995 501 30.2 16.6 n/a
1996 501 30.2 16.6 n/a
1997 536 32.1 16.7 51.1
1998 459 30.7 15.0 52.1
1999 465 18.1 26.1 63.9
2000 495 17.1 29.4 61.4
2001 502 16.6 30.5 63.1
2002 512 34.0 15.1 85
2003 512 34.0 15.1 85
2004 534 34.0 15.7 n/a
2005 527 36.0 14.6 n/a
2006 566 36.0 15.7 63.4
2007 525 34.0 15.4 68.8
2008 532 34.1 15.6 69.2
2009 538 34.5 15.6 75.1
2010 555 28.5 19.4 73.6
2011 567 36.0 15.7 74.1
2012 547 35.0 15.6 64.4
2013 530 35.0 15.1 70.8
2014 515 35.0 14.7 70.7
2015 584 32.0 18.2 74
2016 556 35.0 15.8 73.2
2017 557 35.6 15.6 73.8
2018 525 31.2 16.8 75.8
2019 523 34.1 15.3 71.9
2020 542 32.2 16.8 65.1
2021 475 34.1 13.9 63.6
2022 503 34.1 14.7 69.6
2023 525 33.2 15.7 71.8

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 H W Wilkey Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 783 38.7 20.2 n/a
1989 767 40.0 19.1 n/a
1990 801 40.5 19.7 n/a
1991 817 41.8 19.5 n/a
1992 625 33.2 18.8 n/a
1993 611 34.2 17.9 n/a
1994 611 33.9 18.0 n/a
1995 501 30.2 16.6 n/a
1996 501 30.2 16.6 n/a
1997 536 32.1 16.7 51.1
1998 459 30.7 15.0 52.1
1999 465 18.1 26.1 63.9
2000 495 17.1 29.4 61.4
2001 502 16.6 30.5 63.1
2002 512 34.0 15.1 85
2003 512 34.0 15.1 85
2004 534 34.0 15.7 n/a
2005 527 36.0 14.6 n/a
2006 566 36.0 15.7 63.4
2007 525 34.0 15.4 68.8
2008 532 34.1 15.6 69.2
2009 538 34.5 15.6 75.1
2010 555 28.5 19.4 73.6
2011 567 36.0 15.7 74.1
2012 547 35.0 15.6 64.4
2013 530 35.0 15.1 70.8
2014 515 35.0 14.7 70.7
2015 584 32.0 18.2 74
2016 556 35.0 15.8 73.2
2017 557 35.6 15.6 73.8
2018 525 31.2 16.8 75.8
2019 523 34.1 15.3 71.9
2020 542 32.2 16.8 65.1
2021 475 34.1 13.9 63.6
2022 503 34.1 14.7 69.6
2023 525 33.2 15.7 71.8

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 H W Wilkey 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 $1,430 (6.5%) $345 (1.6%) $1,775 (8.1%) $15,752 (71.8%) $2,649 (12.1%) $19,181 (87.5%) $21,930
2019 $1,295 (6.0%) $230 (1.1%) $1,523 (7.0%) $16,207 (75.0%) $2,940 (13.6%) $19,147 (88.6%) $21,619
2020 $1,269 (6.5%) $353 (1.8%) $1,622 (8.3%) $15,917 (81.0%) $2,570 (13.1%) $18,489 (94.0%) $19,660
2021 $2,306 (10.8%) $1,001 (4.7%) $3,307 (15.4%) $17,862 (83.4%) $2,650 (12.4%) $20,505 (95.8%) $21,412
2022 $2,034 (8.0%) $1,322 (5.2%) $3,355 (13.2%) $18,069 (71.0%) $4,038 (15.9%) $22,108 (86.8%) $25,463

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

Impact of COVID-19 on H W Wilkey 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

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Post pandemic (2022-2023)
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Ranks 302nd of 700 Elementary schoolsRanks 399th of 687 Elementary schools
 14.9%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students523525
 0.4%
African American84
 50%
American Indian11
Asian66
Hispanic1921
 10.5%
Pacific Islander00
White475475
Two or More Races1418
 28.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients71.9%71.8%
 0.1%


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H W Wilkey Elementary School ranks 370th of 685 Kentucky elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students who attend H W Wilkey Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Grayson County Middle School
High : Grayson County High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 525 students attended H W Wilkey Elementary School.

Students at H W Wilkey Elementary School are 90% White, 4% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races, 1% Asian.


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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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