Black Mountain Elementary School

Summary:

Black Mountain Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Evarts, Kentucky, serving grades PK-8 with a total enrollment of 280 students. The school is part of the Harlan County School District, which is ranked 25 out of 159 districts in Kentucky and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Black Mountain Elementary School has demonstrated several key strengths, including consistently ranking among the top 3-5% of Kentucky elementary schools in terms of performance for special education students and also performing well for its homeless student population. The school has shown strong mathematics performance, with 80% of 3rd graders proficient or better in 2023-2024, significantly higher than the Harlan County (57%) and Kentucky (43%) averages. In reading, 70% of 4th graders were proficient or better in 2023-2024, again outpacing the Harlan County (56%) and Kentucky (50%) averages.

However, the school's overall statewide ranking has declined from 305 out of 691 Kentucky elementary schools in 2017-2018 to 244 out of 685 in 2023-2024, suggesting it may be struggling to maintain its performance compared to other schools in the state. Additionally, Black Mountain Elementary has consistently had very high free and reduced-price lunch rates, ranging from 88.57% to 95.28% over the past few years, indicating it serves a predominantly low-income student population. When compared to other nearby elementary schools in the Harlan County district, Black Mountain Elementary generally performs better than Wallins Elementary and Cumberland Elementary, but lags behind the higher-performing Cawood Elementary and Evarts Elementary schools.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-8

 1555 Hwy 215
       Evarts, KY  40828


(606) 837-2214

District: Harlan County

SchoolDigger Rank:
244th of 685 Kentucky Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $20,312 Help


Students who attend Black Mountain Elementary School usually attend:

High:    Harlan County High School

Student/teacher ratio:  11.1 Help
Number of students:  256

Racial breakdown:

White:
93.4%
Two or more races:
3.9%
Hispanic:
1.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  99.2% Help


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Compare Details Black Mountain Elementary School ranks better than 64.4% of elementary schools in Kentucky. It also ranks 6th among 8 ranked elementary schools in the Harlan County School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 61.05. (See more...)
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Compare Details Black Mountain Elementary School ranks better than 59.3% of middle schools in Kentucky. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 53.46. (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 (93.4%), two or more races (3.9%), Hispanic (1.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 99.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Harlan County School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Black Mountain Elementary School is 11.1, which is the 2nd best among 8 elementary schools in the Harlan County School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Black Mountain Elementary School is $20,312, which is the 3rd highest among 8 elementary schools in the Harlan County School District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Black Mountain Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Black Mountain Elementary School 244th of 685 Kentucky public elementary schools. (See Black Mountain Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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White students:

SchoolDigger ranks Black Mountain Elementary School 132nd of 324 Kentucky public middle schools. (See Black Mountain Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Harlan County:

SchoolDigger ranks Harlan County 25th of 159 Kentucky school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Black Mountain Elementary School

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Black Mountain Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2007 11.06 604th 638 5.3%
2008 34.99 458th 651 29.6%
2009 3.75 649th 658 1.4%
2010 18.14 601st 683 12.0%
2011 13.20 630th 688 8.4%
2012 30.52 551st 713 22.7%
2013 25.06 599th 719 16.7%
2014 40.83 448th 705 36.5%
2015 14.00 654th 698 6.3%
2016 26.14 574th 690 16.8%
2017 39.72 461st 694 33.6%
2018 55.90 305th 691 55.9%
2019 38.50 484th 700 30.9%
2021 32.13 369th 517 28.6%
2022 23.24 541st 684 20.9%
2023 34.52 459th 687 33.2%
2024 61.05 244th 685 64.4%
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Rank History for elementary school Special Education students at Black Mountain Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 16.60 579th 661 12.4%
2023 90.49 18th 257 93.0%
2024 98.51 3rd 279 98.9%
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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Black Mountain Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 69.17 140th 664 78.9%
2022 34.37 444th 667 33.4%
2023 44.77 363rd 670 45.8%
2024 72.53 123rd 665 81.5%
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Rank History for elementary school Homeless students at Black Mountain Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 57.51 15th 34 55.9%
2019 50.46 22nd 40 45.0%
2024 80.43 3rd 18 83.3%
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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Black Mountain Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 42.75 401st 663 39.5%
2019 31.77 533rd 671 20.6%
2022 30.02 467th 641 27.1%
2023 37.86 411th 639 35.7%
2024 48.20 321st 644 50.2%
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Rank History for elementary school Disabled students at Black Mountain Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 93.11 28th 445 93.7%
2019 86.08 48th 474 89.9%
2022 96.11 7th 206 96.6%
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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Black Mountain Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 65.56 190th 665 71.4%
2019 44.65 415th 676 38.6%
2022 30.62 471st 657 28.3%
2023 46.90 343rd 652 47.4%
2024 67.95 164th 652 74.8%
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Rank History for elementary school White students at Black Mountain Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 34.18 425th 593 28.3%
2019 25.04 490th 592 17.2%
2022 14.22 607th 656 7.5%
2023 28.34 493rd 658 25.1%
2024 55.36 271st 659 58.9%
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Data source: test scores: Kentucky Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Black Mountain Elementary School

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Rank History for all middle school students at Black Mountain Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2007 42.47 163rd 284 42.6%
2008 49.99 140th 287 51.2%
2009 29.53 221st 289 23.5%
2010 15.56 277th 299 7.4%
2011 15.43 277th 304 8.9%
2012 27.70 263rd 319 17.6%
2013 26.42 283rd 335 15.5%
2014 38.94 224th 335 33.1%
2015 21.02 289th 337 14.2%
2016 37.87 224th 331 32.3%
2017 35.29 229th 330 30.6%
2018 68.98 74th 322 77.0%
2019 48.29 169th 335 49.6%
2021 33.03 191st 282 32.3%
2022 37.15 207th 320 35.3%
2023 41.06 188th 327 42.5%
2024 53.46 132nd 324 59.3%
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Rank History for middle school Special Education students at Black Mountain Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 18.55 258th 294 12.2%
2023 84.35 12th 124 90.3%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Black Mountain Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 48.54 143rd 310 53.9%
2023 57.86 113th 309 63.4%
2024 68.97 67th 311 78.5%
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Rank History for middle school Homeless students at Black Mountain Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 87.77 3rd 32 90.6%
2019 87.55 3rd 58 94.8%
2022 52.78 10th 22 54.5%
2023 69.30 5th 21 76.2%
2024 81.79 5th 28 82.1%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Black Mountain Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 60.57 97th 290 66.6%
2019 20.28 266th 299 11.0%
2022 33.17 207th 299 30.8%
2023 27.25 223rd 295 24.4%
2024 52.94 129th 300 57.0%
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Rank History for middle school Disabled students at Black Mountain Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 97.96 3rd 111 97.3%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Black Mountain Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 74.00 52nd 293 82.3%
2019 69.66 68th 303 77.6%
2022 49.51 133rd 304 56.3%
2023 59.53 107th 307 65.1%
2024 56.03 111th 304 63.5%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Black Mountain Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 58.58 102nd 266 61.7%
2022 31.68 224th 314 28.7%
2023 39.91 190th 320 40.6%
2024 47.44 157th 316 50.3%
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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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Thursday, October 11, 2018

Open Quote The school really goes above and beyond to meet the needs of its students. Teachers are involved and concerned about students and their success both academically and personally. Administration and staff are constantly looking for ways to improve instruction, offer new and innovative teaching strategies to prepare students to reach their fullest potential. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Black Mountain Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 200 9 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 209
1989 200 4 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 204
1990 162 5 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 167
1991 161 3 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 164
1992 170 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 20 192
1993 164 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 164
1994 141 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 141
1995 168 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 168
1996 168 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 168
1997 168 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 169
1998 237 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 1 240
1999 230 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 230
2000 207 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 207
2001 315 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 315
2002 450 9 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 459
2003 450 9 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 459
2004 440 9 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 449
2005 420 7 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 427
2006 418 3 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 422
2007 386 2 0 1 0 n/a n/a 3 392
2008 406 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 408
2009 420 6 0 0 0 n/a n/a 1 427
2010 373 7 0 0 0 n/a n/a 1 381
2011 318 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 323
2012 326 7 0 0 0 0 0 0 333
2013 383 11 0 1 0 0 1 0 396
2014 390 11 0 2 0 0 1 0 404
2015 351 11 0 2 0 0 1 0 365
2016 349 10 0 2 0 0 1 0 362
2017 314 9 0 2 0 0 2 0 327
2018 304 6 0 4 0 0 3 0 317
2019 315 7 0 4 0 0 6 0 332
2020 318 10 0 3 0 0 7 0 338
2021 299 7 0 4 0 0 8 0 318
2022 242 9 1 3 0 0 6 0 261
2023 261 7 1 2 0 0 9 0 280
2024 239 2 1 4 0 0 10 0 256

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 Black Mountain Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 209 10.5 19.9 n/a
1989 204 10.7 19.0 n/a
1990 167 9.5 17.5 n/a
1991 164 10.6 15.4 n/a
1992 192 11.8 16.2 n/a
1993 164 11.9 13.8 n/a
1994 141 11.7 12.1 n/a
1995 168 14.9 11.3 n/a
1996 168 14.9 11.3 n/a
1997 169 13.7 12.3 76.3
1998 240 17.1 14.0 73.6
1999 230 9.1 25.3 95.7
2000 207 8.8 23.5 98.6
2001 315 15.2 20.7 89.8
2002 459 32.0 14.3 99.3
2003 459 32.0 14.3 99.3
2004 449 30.8 14.6 n/a
2005 427 31.5 13.6 n/a
2006 422 30.5 13.8 80.8
2007 392 26.0 15.1 89.5
2008 408 25.7 15.9 85.8
2009 427 27.0 15.8 66.7
2010 381 17.3 22.0 63.4
2011 323 26.6 12.1 82
2012 333 25.6 12.9 63.7
2013 396 27.6 14.3 67.4
2014 404 24.0 16.8 74.8
2015 365 24.0 15.2 95.3
2016 362 26.0 13.9 92.8
2017 327 24.9 13.1 93.3
2018 317 23.4 13.5 99.1
2019 332 21.3 15.5 96.4
2020 338 22.5 14.9 92.6
2021 318 24.9 12.7 95.3
2022 261 21.8 11.9 93.1
2023 280 22.5 12.4 88.6
2024 256 23.0 11.1 99.2

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 Black Mountain Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 209 10.5 19.9 n/a
1989 204 10.7 19.0 n/a
1990 167 9.5 17.5 n/a
1991 164 10.6 15.4 n/a
1992 192 11.8 16.2 n/a
1993 164 11.9 13.8 n/a
1994 141 11.7 12.1 n/a
1995 168 14.9 11.3 n/a
1996 168 14.9 11.3 n/a
1997 169 13.7 12.3 76.3
1998 240 17.1 14.0 73.6
1999 230 9.1 25.3 95.7
2000 207 8.8 23.5 98.6
2001 315 15.2 20.7 89.8
2002 459 32.0 14.3 99.3
2003 459 32.0 14.3 99.3
2004 449 30.8 14.6 n/a
2005 427 31.5 13.6 n/a
2006 422 30.5 13.8 80.8
2007 392 26.0 15.1 89.5
2008 408 25.7 15.9 85.8
2009 427 27.0 15.8 66.7
2010 381 17.3 22.0 63.4
2011 323 26.6 12.1 82
2012 333 25.6 12.9 63.7
2013 396 27.6 14.3 67.4
2014 404 24.0 16.8 74.8
2015 365 24.0 15.2 95.3
2016 362 26.0 13.9 92.8
2017 327 24.9 13.1 93.3
2018 317 23.4 13.5 99.1
2019 332 21.3 15.5 96.4
2020 338 22.5 14.9 92.6
2021 318 24.9 12.7 95.3
2022 261 21.8 11.9 93.1
2023 280 22.5 12.4 88.6
2024 256 23.0 11.1 99.2

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 Black Mountain 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 $1,226 (9.3%) $123 (0.9%) $1,349 (10.3%) $8,399 (64.0%) $2,123 (16.2%) $10,522 (80.2%) $13,115
2019 $1,228 (9.3%) $239 (1.8%) $1,467 (11.1%) $8,372 (63.3%) $1,986 (15.0%) $10,358 (78.3%) $13,221
2020 $1,256 (8.1%) $226 (1.5%) $1,482 (9.6%) $8,738 (56.7%) $2,111 (13.7%) $10,849 (70.4%) $15,412
2021 $1,380 (8.3%) $983 (5.9%) $2,364 (14.2%) $9,104 (54.8%) $1,986 (12.0%) $11,090 (66.7%) $16,618
2022 $2,930 (14.4%) $1,582 (7.8%) $4,512 (22.2%) $10,345 (50.9%) $2,697 (13.3%) $13,042 (64.2%) $20,312

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Black Mountain Elementary School

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Rankings

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Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 484th of 700 Elementary schoolsRanks 459th of 687 Elementary schools
 2.3%
Ranks 169th of 335 Middle schoolsRanks 188th of 327 Middle schools
 7%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
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Change (%)
Total Students332280
 15.7%
African American77
American Indian00
Asian01
Hispanic42
 50%
Pacific Islander00
White315261
 17.1%
Two or More Races69
 50%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients96.4%88.6%
 7.8%


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

In the 2023-24 school year, 256 students attended Black Mountain Elementary School.

Black Mountain Elementary School ranks 244th of 685 Kentucky elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Black Mountain Elementary School usually go on to attend:

High : Harlan County High School


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