Argillite Elementary School

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Argillite Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK-5 in Argillite, Kentucky, with 205 students. The school is part of the Greenup County School District, which is ranked 130 out of 159 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger. Argillite Elementary School has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Kentucky elementary schools over the past decade, with a current ranking of 575 out of 685 schools and a 1-star rating.

Argillite Elementary School consistently underperforms compared to the Greenup County and Kentucky state averages across various subject areas and grade levels. For example, in 2023-2024, the school's proficiency rates were significantly lower than the state averages in mathematics (3rd grade: 33% vs. 43%, 5th grade: 23% vs. 41%), reading (4th grade: 32% vs. 50%, 5th grade: 42% vs. 46%), science (4th grade: 18% vs. 34%), and social studies (5th grade: 19% vs. 39%). The school also struggles to support the academic achievement of various student subgroups, with rankings for female, male, white, low socioeconomic status, and disabled students all in the bottom quarter of Kentucky elementary schools.

Argillite Elementary School's performance has declined over time, with its statewide ranking dropping from 309 out of 694 schools in 2016-2017 (3-star rating) to 575 out of 685 schools in 2023-2024 (1-star rating). The school's academic performance is significantly lower than that of nearby schools, such as Greysbranch Elementary (also in Greenup County) and several schools in the Ashland Independent and Russell Independent districts. The school's high percentage of students from low-income families, which ranges from 60.87% in 2020-2021 to 76.17% in 2021-2022, likely contributes to its academic struggles.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 4157 St. Rt. 1
       Argillite, KY  41121


(606) 473-7213

District: Greenup County

SchoolDigger Rank:
575th of 685 Kentucky Elementary Schools


Students who attend Argillite Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Wurtland Middle School
High:    Greenup County High School

Student/teacher ratio:  12.6 Help
Number of students:  205

Racial breakdown:

White:
93.2%
Two or more races:
3.9%
Hispanic:
2.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  72.7% Help


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Compare Details Argillite Elementary School ranks worse than 83.9% of elementary schools in Kentucky. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 19.54. (See more...)
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Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Argillite Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Argillite Elementary School 575th of 685 Kentucky public elementary schools. (See Argillite Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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White students:


Greenup County:

SchoolDigger ranks Greenup County 130th of 159 Kentucky school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Argillite Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Argillite Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2007 51.53 310th 638 51.4%
2008 45.65 381st 651 41.5%
2009 36.53 463rd 658 29.6%
2010 39.61 462nd 683 32.4%
2011 35.33 493rd 688 28.3%
2012 21.68 620th 713 13.0%
2013 33.87 533rd 719 25.9%
2014 28.14 562nd 705 20.3%
2015 18.01 630th 698 9.7%
2016 32.85 523rd 690 24.2%
2017 54.86 309th 694 55.5%
2018 38.49 454th 691 34.3%
2019 37.93 488th 700 30.3%
2022 20.13 580th 684 15.2%
2023 15.80 607th 687 11.6%
2024 19.54 575th 685 16.1%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Argillite Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 47.47 371st 661 43.9%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Argillite Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 41.65 401st 631 36.5%
2019 36.00 474th 664 28.6%
2022 26.45 528th 667 20.8%
2023 26.60 522nd 670 22.1%
2024 15.49 603rd 665 9.3%
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Rank History for Female students at Argillite Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 55.07 297th 663 55.2%
2019 44.80 420th 671 37.4%
2022 31.87 458th 641 28.5%
2023 16.03 582nd 639 8.9%
2024 17.73 561st 644 12.9%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Argillite Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 79.16 65th 474 86.3%
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Rank History for Male students at Argillite Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 29.62 523rd 665 21.4%
2019 35.38 487th 676 28.0%
2022 13.24 598th 657 9.0%
2024 36.02 431st 652 33.9%
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Rank History for White students at Argillite Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 36.70 406th 593 31.5%
2019 35.65 422nd 592 28.7%
2022 15.01 602nd 656 8.2%
2023 13.63 620th 658 5.8%
2024 16.63 595th 659 9.7%
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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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Data source: Kentucky Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Argillite Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 214 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 215
1989 236 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 237
1990 167 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 168
1991 167 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 168
1992 221 3 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 224
1993 189 3 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 192
1994 175 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 177
1995 290 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 290
1996 290 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 290
1997 288 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 288
1998 268 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 1 269
1999 277 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 1 279
2000 263 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 265
2001 269 0 0 0 2 n/a n/a 0 271
2002 291 1 0 0 2 n/a n/a 0 294
2003 291 1 0 0 2 n/a n/a 0 294
2004 299 0 0 0 2 n/a n/a 0 301
2005 307 1 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 309
2006 301 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 302
2007 277 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 277
2008 340 1 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 343
2009 310 1 0 5 0 n/a n/a 1 317
2010 290 2 1 5 0 n/a n/a 0 298
2011 265 3 1 4 0 0 1 0 274
2012 316 3 0 3 0 0 0 0 322
2013 323 3 0 3 0 0 0 0 329
2014 312 2 2 3 0 0 2 0 321
2015 305 0 2 6 0 0 2 0 315
2016 315 1 0 4 0 0 3 0 323
2017 299 0 0 6 0 0 1 0 306
2018 271 2 1 10 0 0 4 0 288
2019 243 3 0 5 1 0 3 0 255
2020 235 1 0 6 1 0 5 0 248
2021 217 1 0 6 0 0 6 0 230
2022 201 1 0 6 0 0 6 0 214
2023 191 1 0 5 0 0 8 0 205

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 Argillite Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 215 11.3 19.0 n/a
1989 237 10.7 22.1 n/a
1990 168 10.5 16.0 n/a
1991 168 8.4 20.0 n/a
1992 224 12.5 17.9 n/a
1993 192 12.7 15.1 n/a
1994 177 12.3 14.4 n/a
1995 290 16.8 17.3 n/a
1996 290 16.8 17.3 n/a
1997 288 16.8 17.1 57.3
1998 269 19.3 13.9 59.7
1999 279 11.7 23.8 62.2
2000 265 11.8 22.5 69.1
2001 271 16.2 16.8 63.5
2002 294 16.0 18.4 99
2003 294 16.0 18.4 99
2004 301 18.0 16.7 n/a
2005 309 18.0 17.2 n/a
2006 302 19.0 15.9 71.5
2007 277 19.0 14.6 81.2
2008 343 19.0 18.1 76.1
2009 317 19.0 16.7 74.4
2010 298 14.0 21.2 71.1
2011 274 17.0 16.1 64.2
2012 322 15.0 21.4 61.8
2013 329 18.7 17.5 62.9
2014 321 17.7 18.0 71
2015 315 18.0 17.5 69.8
2016 323 17.0 19.0 69.3
2017 306 15.8 19.3 74.2
2018 288 15.8 18.2 71.5
2019 255 15.8 16.1 73.3
2020 248 15.8 15.6 70.2
2021 230 14.8 15.5 60.9
2022 214 16.2 13.2 76.2
2023 205 16.2 12.6 72.7

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 Argillite Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 215 11.3 19.0 n/a
1989 237 10.7 22.1 n/a
1990 168 10.5 16.0 n/a
1991 168 8.4 20.0 n/a
1992 224 12.5 17.9 n/a
1993 192 12.7 15.1 n/a
1994 177 12.3 14.4 n/a
1995 290 16.8 17.3 n/a
1996 290 16.8 17.3 n/a
1997 288 16.8 17.1 57.3
1998 269 19.3 13.9 59.7
1999 279 11.7 23.8 62.2
2000 265 11.8 22.5 69.1
2001 271 16.2 16.8 63.5
2002 294 16.0 18.4 99
2003 294 16.0 18.4 99
2004 301 18.0 16.7 n/a
2005 309 18.0 17.2 n/a
2006 302 19.0 15.9 71.5
2007 277 19.0 14.6 81.2
2008 343 19.0 18.1 76.1
2009 317 19.0 16.7 74.4
2010 298 14.0 21.2 71.1
2011 274 17.0 16.1 64.2
2012 322 15.0 21.4 61.8
2013 329 18.7 17.5 62.9
2014 321 17.7 18.0 71
2015 315 18.0 17.5 69.8
2016 323 17.0 19.0 69.3
2017 306 15.8 19.3 74.2
2018 288 15.8 18.2 71.5
2019 255 15.8 16.1 73.3
2020 248 15.8 15.6 70.2
2021 230 14.8 15.5 60.9
2022 214 16.2 13.2 76.2
2023 205 16.2 12.6 72.7

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 Argillite 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 $1,065 (9.2%) $650 (5.6%) $1,715 (14.8%) $8,259 (71.5%) $1,586 (13.7%) $9,845 (85.2%) $11,559
2019 $586 (4.7%) $195 (1.6%) $781 (6.3%) $9,335 (75.6%) $2,239 (18.1%) $11,574 (93.7%) $12,355
2020 $862 (6.7%) $83 (0.6%) $945 (7.4%) $9,790 (76.4%) $2,073 (16.2%) $11,863 (92.6%) $12,808
2021 $835 (6.2%) $366 (2.7%) $1,202 (9.0%) $10,578 (78.8%) $1,644 (12.2%) $12,222 (91.0%) $13,424
2022 $1,397 (8.8%) $702 (4.4%) $2,097 (13.3%) $11,438 (72.4%) $2,259 (14.3%) $13,697 (86.7%) $15,796

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Argillite 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

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 488th of 700 Elementary schoolsRanks 607th of 687 Elementary schools
 18.6%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students255205
 19.6%
African American31
 66.7%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian00
Hispanic55
Pacific Islander00
White243191
 21.4%
Two or More Races38
 166.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients73.3%72.7%
 0.7%


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Students at Argillite Elementary School are 93% White, 4% Two or more races, 2% Hispanic.

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

Middle : Wurtland Middle School
High : Greenup County High School

Argillite Elementary School ranks in the bottom 16.1% of Kentucky elementary schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 205 students attended Argillite Elementary 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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