Mckell Elementary School

Summary:

Mckell Elementary School is a public elementary school located in South Shore, Kentucky, serving grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 469 students. The school is part of the Greenup County School District, which is ranked 130 out of 159 districts in Kentucky and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Mckell Elementary School consistently ranks in the bottom half of Kentucky elementary schools, with a ranking between 434-626 out of 685 schools in the past 5 years. The school's performance on state assessments (KSA) is significantly below the state and district averages across all grade levels and subject areas, with proficiency rates in mathematics ranging from 15% (3rd grade) to 39% (5th grade), compared to the state averages of 43% and 41%, respectively. Similarly, the school's reading proficiency rates are lower than the state and district, ranging from 37% (3rd grade) to 48% (5th grade), compared to the state averages of 47% and 46%. Mckell Elementary School has a high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, with 69.72% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch in the 2022-2023 school year.

In contrast, nearby schools within the Greenup County School District, such as Argillite Elementary and Wurtland Elementary, also perform poorly on state assessments and have similar demographic and socioeconomic profiles to Mckell Elementary School. However, Greysbranch Elementary School, also in the Greenup County School District, consistently outperforms Mckell Elementary School and the other nearby schools on state assessments, ranking in the top half of Kentucky elementary schools. Additionally, schools in the neighboring Russell Independent and Lewis County school districts, such as Russell-McDowell Intermediate and Garrison Elementary, demonstrate significantly higher academic performance compared to Mckell Elementary School.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 28978 US 23 Hwy
       South Shore, KY  41175


(606) 932-3383

District: Greenup County

SchoolDigger Rank:
488th of 685 Kentucky Elementary Schools


Students who attend Mckell Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Mckell Middle School
High:    Greenup County High School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.7 Help
Number of students:  469

Racial breakdown:

White:
94.2%
Hispanic:
2.8%
Two or more races:
1.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  69.7% Help


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Compare Details Mckell Elementary School ranks worse than 71.2% of elementary schools in Kentucky. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 31.57. (See more...)
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Mckell Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Mckell Elementary School 488th of 685 Kentucky public elementary schools. (See Mckell Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Greenup County:

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


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Rank History for Mckell Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Mckell Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2007 44.77 364th 638 42.9%
2008 52.03 330th 651 49.3%
2009 42.81 416th 658 36.8%
2010 35.59 504th 683 26.2%
2011 30.68 532nd 688 22.7%
2012 34.83 501st 713 29.7%
2013 37.54 507th 719 29.5%
2014 21.20 623rd 705 11.6%
2015 39.25 464th 698 33.5%
2016 49.45 362nd 690 47.5%
2017 60.57 251st 694 63.8%
2018 54.42 319th 691 53.8%
2019 54.02 320th 700 54.3%
2021 23.00 434th 517 16.1%
2022 33.48 462nd 684 32.5%
2023 26.62 521st 687 24.2%
2024 31.57 488th 685 28.8%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Mckell Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 56.89 280th 661 57.6%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Mckell Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 54.41 269th 631 57.4%
2019 58.82 240th 664 63.9%
2021 24.83 233rd 275 15.3%
2022 41.07 395th 667 40.8%
2023 25.27 536th 670 20.0%
2024 37.08 438th 665 34.1%
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Rank History for Female students at Mckell Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 60.14 245th 663 63.0%
2019 57.87 285th 671 57.5%
2022 37.66 405th 641 36.8%
2023 33.72 451st 639 29.4%
2024 27.11 498th 644 22.7%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Mckell Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 28.45 336th 445 24.5%
2019 26.65 362nd 474 23.6%
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Rank History for Male students at Mckell Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 47.06 379th 665 43.0%
2019 47.37 385th 676 43.0%
2021 15.47 306th 325 5.8%
2022 31.94 462nd 657 29.7%
2023 27.84 485th 652 25.6%
2024 38.99 412th 652 36.8%
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Rank History for White students at Mckell Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 44.40 338th 593 43.0%
2019 54.80 257th 592 56.6%
2022 27.66 491st 656 25.2%
2023 22.57 547th 658 16.9%
2024 27.82 501st 659 24.0%
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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 Mckell Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 177 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 177
1989 182 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 182
1990 337 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 339
1991 311 0 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 313
1992 350 0 5 0 0 n/a n/a 21 376
1993 367 1 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 370
1994 372 1 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 376
1995 399 3 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 404
1996 399 3 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 404
1997 427 2 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 431
1998 426 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a 2 430
1999 424 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 425
2000 430 0 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 431
2001 362 1 0 1 2 n/a n/a 0 366
2002 344 0 0 0 5 n/a n/a 0 349
2003 344 0 0 0 5 n/a n/a 0 349
2004 335 1 0 1 2 n/a n/a 0 339
2005 521 1 0 4 1 n/a n/a 0 527
2006 501 0 0 1 1 n/a n/a 0 503
2007 480 3 0 0 1 n/a n/a 2 486
2008 488 2 1 2 0 n/a n/a 2 495
2009 517 1 0 3 0 n/a n/a 4 525
2010 507 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a 4 513
2011 441 2 0 3 0 0 3 0 449
2012 499 2 1 6 1 0 9 0 518
2013 532 0 1 10 0 0 13 0 556
2014 489 0 1 10 0 0 12 0 512
2015 506 1 1 6 0 0 13 0 527
2016 514 0 1 4 1 0 15 0 535
2017 501 2 1 4 1 0 12 0 521
2018 485 1 1 7 1 0 11 0 506
2019 498 1 1 10 1 0 10 0 521
2020 495 1 3 11 1 0 7 0 518
2021 465 1 3 8 1 0 3 0 481
2022 442 2 4 9 1 0 6 0 464
2023 442 1 4 13 0 0 9 0 469

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 Mckell Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 177 9.3 19.0 n/a
1989 182 9.9 18.3 n/a
1990 339 18.2 18.6 n/a
1991 313 18.5 16.9 n/a
1992 376 17.3 21.7 n/a
1993 370 19.8 18.7 n/a
1994 376 20.2 18.6 n/a
1995 404 23.4 17.3 n/a
1996 404 23.4 17.3 n/a
1997 431 25.9 16.6 50.3
1998 430 25.2 17.1 45.6
1999 425 16.1 26.4 60
2000 431 18.2 23.7 57.5
2001 366 15.2 24.1 55.7
2002 349 21.0 16.6 84.2
2003 349 21.0 16.6 84.2
2004 339 21.0 16.1 n/a
2005 527 33.0 16.0 n/a
2006 503 31.0 16.2 68.6
2007 486 30.0 16.2 68.6
2008 495 28.0 17.7 68.2
2009 525 27.0 19.4 64.5
2010 513 26.0 19.7 63.5
2011 449 27.0 16.6 67
2012 518 28.0 18.5 55.8
2013 556 29.5 18.8 60.1
2014 512 29.5 17.3 68.6
2015 527 31.0 17.0 65.7
2016 535 31.0 17.2 69.7
2017 521 31.2 16.6 71.6
2018 506 31.7 15.9 73.3
2019 521 30.2 17.2 71.6
2020 518 32.2 16.0 68.3
2021 481 32.2 14.9 63
2022 464 35.2 13.1 65.9
2023 469 34.2 13.7 69.7

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 Mckell Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 177 9.3 19.0 n/a
1989 182 9.9 18.3 n/a
1990 339 18.2 18.6 n/a
1991 313 18.5 16.9 n/a
1992 376 17.3 21.7 n/a
1993 370 19.8 18.7 n/a
1994 376 20.2 18.6 n/a
1995 404 23.4 17.3 n/a
1996 404 23.4 17.3 n/a
1997 431 25.9 16.6 50.3
1998 430 25.2 17.1 45.6
1999 425 16.1 26.4 60
2000 431 18.2 23.7 57.5
2001 366 15.2 24.1 55.7
2002 349 21.0 16.6 84.2
2003 349 21.0 16.6 84.2
2004 339 21.0 16.1 n/a
2005 527 33.0 16.0 n/a
2006 503 31.0 16.2 68.6
2007 486 30.0 16.2 68.6
2008 495 28.0 17.7 68.2
2009 525 27.0 19.4 64.5
2010 513 26.0 19.7 63.5
2011 449 27.0 16.6 67
2012 518 28.0 18.5 55.8
2013 556 29.5 18.8 60.1
2014 512 29.5 17.3 68.6
2015 527 31.0 17.0 65.7
2016 535 31.0 17.2 69.7
2017 521 31.2 16.6 71.6
2018 506 31.7 15.9 73.3
2019 521 30.2 17.2 71.6
2020 518 32.2 16.0 68.3
2021 481 32.2 14.9 63
2022 464 35.2 13.1 65.9
2023 469 34.2 13.7 69.7

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 Mckell 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 $1,164 (10.4%) $490 (4.4%) $1,654 (14.8%) $8,293 (74.2%) $1,223 (10.9%) $9,516 (85.2%) $11,171
2019 $820 (7.3%) $190 (1.7%) $1,010 (9.0%) $8,558 (76.0%) $1,694 (15.0%) $10,252 (91.0%) $11,262
2020 $794 (6.8%) $83 (0.7%) $877 (7.5%) $9,023 (77.3%) $1,770 (15.2%) $10,793 (92.5%) $11,671
2021 $584 (4.8%) $477 (4.0%) $1,060 (8.8%) $9,622 (79.7%) $1,391 (11.5%) $11,013 (91.2%) $12,074
2022 $1,155 (8.4%) $701 (5.1%) $1,855 (13.6%) $9,841 (71.9%) $1,986 (14.5%) $11,827 (86.4%) $13,682

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Mckell 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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Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 320th of 700 Elementary schoolsRanks 521st of 687 Elementary schools
 30.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students521469
 10%
African American11
American Indian10
 100%
Asian14
 300%
Hispanic1013
 30%
Pacific Islander00
White498442
 11.2%
Two or More Races109
 10%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients71.6%69.7%
 1.9%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Mckell Elementary School

In the 2022-23 school year, 469 students attended Mckell Elementary School.

Mckell Elementary School ranks 488th of 685 Kentucky elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

Students at Mckell Elementary School are 94% White, 3% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.

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

Middle : Mckell Middle School
High : Greenup 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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