Porter Elementary School

Summary:

Porter Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Hagerhill, Kentucky, serving grades PK-6 with a total enrollment of 412 students. The school is part of the Johnson County School District, which is ranked 56 out of 159 districts in Kentucky and is rated 3 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

Porter Elementary School consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in Kentucky, with a statewide ranking between 35 and 262 over the past 10 years. The school's performance on the Kentucky State Assessments (KSA) is significantly higher than the state and district averages across multiple subjects and grade levels. In 2023-2024, 77% of 3rd graders were proficient or better in Mathematics and Reading, compared to 49% and 56% in the district, and 43% and 47% statewide. Porter Elementary also performs well across various student subgroups, including special education and low socioeconomic status students.

Compared to nearby schools, Flat Gap Elementary, W.R. Castle Memorial Elementary, and Central Elementary, Porter Elementary outperforms them on most academic measures. However, Highland Elementary, located just 5 miles away, also performs well and is ranked in the top 30% of Kentucky elementary schools. Despite serving a significant population of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds, Porter Elementary's academic performance remains strong, suggesting effective teaching practices and resource allocation.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

 7210 Us 321 S
       Hagerhill, KY  41222


(606) 789-2545

District: Johnson County

SchoolDigger Rank:
86th of 685 Kentucky Elementary Schools


Students who attend Porter Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Johnson County Middle School
High:    Johnson Central High School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.1 Help
Number of students:  412

Racial breakdown:

White:
97.8%
Two or more races:
1.0%
African American:
0.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  54.6% Help


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Compare Details Porter Elementary School ranks better than 87.4% of elementary schools in Kentucky. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 81.22. (See more...)
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Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Porter Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Porter Elementary School 86th of 685 Kentucky public elementary schools. (See Porter Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Johnson County:

SchoolDigger ranks Johnson County 56th of 159 Kentucky school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Porter Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Porter Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2007 65.88 203rd 638 68.2%
2008 59.91 267th 651 59.0%
2009 55.26 317th 658 51.8%
2010 75.77 130th 683 81.0%
2011 90.23 24th 688 96.5%
2012 81.14 70th 713 90.2%
2013 87.47 43rd 719 94.0%
2014 87.47 35th 705 95.0%
2015 77.38 109th 698 84.4%
2016 84.03 60th 690 91.3%
2017 82.62 77th 694 88.9%
2018 69.76 162nd 691 76.6%
2019 71.76 158th 700 77.4%
2021 54.01 200th 517 61.3%
2022 56.22 262nd 684 61.7%
2023 62.18 232nd 687 66.2%
2024 81.22 86th 685 87.4%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Porter Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 61.09 242nd 661 63.4%
2023 58.41 72nd 257 72.0%
2024 67.15 66th 279 76.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Porter Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 72.56 110th 631 82.6%
2019 71.78 121st 664 81.8%
2022 65.45 145th 667 78.3%
2023 66.62 147th 670 78.1%
2024 82.48 62nd 665 90.7%
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Rank History for Female students at Porter Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 62.78 227th 663 65.8%
2019 65.43 194th 671 71.1%
2022 51.82 280th 641 56.3%
2023 48.11 311th 639 51.3%
2024 67.26 169th 644 73.8%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Porter Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 91.59 32nd 445 92.8%
2019 88.13 39th 474 91.8%
2022 52.85 77th 206 62.6%
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Rank History for Male students at Porter Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 73.41 129th 665 80.6%
2019 75.48 119th 676 82.4%
2022 56.31 236th 657 64.1%
2023 73.53 106th 652 83.7%
2024 80.09 79th 652 87.9%
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Rank History for White students at Porter Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 73.72 127th 593 78.6%
2019 63.45 196th 592 66.9%
2022 50.37 292nd 656 55.5%
2023 54.61 274th 658 58.4%
2024 76.12 111th 659 83.2%
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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 Porter Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 579 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 579
1989 586 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 586
1990 557 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 557
1991 546 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 546
1992 521 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 17 538
1993 531 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 531
1994 512 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 514
1995 400 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 400
1996 400 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 400
1997 399 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 399
1998 404 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 404
1999 438 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 438
2000 435 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 435
2001 435 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 435
2002 402 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 403
2003 402 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 403
2004 405 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 405
2005 405 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 405
2006 396 0 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 398
2007 379 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 379
2008 384 0 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 386
2009 395 1 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 397
2010 375 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 1 377
2011 371 0 4 1 0 0 8 0 384
2012 383 0 4 2 0 0 10 0 399
2013 395 0 4 1 0 0 8 0 408
2014 376 0 5 0 0 0 11 0 392
2015 364 0 4 2 0 0 6 0 376
2016 372 0 2 0 0 0 5 0 379
2017 377 0 5 2 0 0 7 0 391
2018 373 2 2 2 0 0 6 0 385
2019 375 0 2 1 0 0 2 0 380
2020 372 0 2 3 0 0 6 0 383
2021 344 1 0 2 0 0 7 0 354
2022 368 3 0 0 1 1 9 0 382
2023 403 2 1 1 1 0 4 0 412

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 Porter Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 579 29.6 19.5 n/a
1989 586 29.0 20.2 n/a
1990 557 31.0 17.9 n/a
1991 546 31.5 17.3 n/a
1992 538 31.8 16.9 n/a
1993 531 32.9 16.1 n/a
1994 514 33.7 15.3 n/a
1995 400 27.6 14.5 n/a
1996 400 27.6 14.5 n/a
1997 399 27.6 14.5 81.7
1998 404 25.1 16.1 57.4
1999 438 17.2 25.5 75.6
2000 435 18.5 23.5 67.6
2001 435 15.9 27.4 66
2002 403 20.0 20.2 98.3
2003 403 20.0 20.2 98.3
2004 405 22.0 18.4 n/a
2005 405 21.0 19.3 n/a
2006 398 24.0 16.6 63.6
2007 379 25.0 15.2 57.5
2008 386 23.3 16.6 68.7
2009 397 23.0 17.3 75.1
2010 377 24.7 15.2 67
2011 384 31.5 12.1 61.2
2012 399 27.5 14.5 65.4
2013 408 29.8 13.6 71.3
2014 392 29.4 13.3 66.1
2015 376 29.0 12.9 70.2
2016 379 24.0 15.7 69.1
2017 391 25.7 15.1 69.6
2018 385 22.4 17.1 65.7
2019 380 22.4 16.9 64.2
2020 383 22.6 16.9 60.3
2021 354 23.1 15.3 60.2
2022 382 24.2 15.7 60.2
2023 412 29.1 14.1 54.6

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 Porter Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 579 29.6 19.5 n/a
1989 586 29.0 20.2 n/a
1990 557 31.0 17.9 n/a
1991 546 31.5 17.3 n/a
1992 538 31.8 16.9 n/a
1993 531 32.9 16.1 n/a
1994 514 33.7 15.3 n/a
1995 400 27.6 14.5 n/a
1996 400 27.6 14.5 n/a
1997 399 27.6 14.5 81.7
1998 404 25.1 16.1 57.4
1999 438 17.2 25.5 75.6
2000 435 18.5 23.5 67.6
2001 435 15.9 27.4 66
2002 403 20.0 20.2 98.3
2003 403 20.0 20.2 98.3
2004 405 22.0 18.4 n/a
2005 405 21.0 19.3 n/a
2006 398 24.0 16.6 63.6
2007 379 25.0 15.2 57.5
2008 386 23.3 16.6 68.7
2009 397 23.0 17.3 75.1
2010 377 24.7 15.2 67
2011 384 31.5 12.1 61.2
2012 399 27.5 14.5 65.4
2013 408 29.8 13.6 71.3
2014 392 29.4 13.3 66.1
2015 376 29.0 12.9 70.2
2016 379 24.0 15.7 69.1
2017 391 25.7 15.1 69.6
2018 385 22.4 17.1 65.7
2019 380 22.4 16.9 64.2
2020 383 22.6 16.9 60.3
2021 354 23.1 15.3 60.2
2022 382 24.2 15.7 60.2
2023 412 29.1 14.1 54.6

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 Porter 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 $965 (7.3%) $79 (0.6%) $8,743 (65.9%) $3,016 (22.7%) $1,045 (7.9%) $10,648 (80.2%) $13,273
2019 $949 (8.0%) $39 (0.3%) $988 (8.4%) $8,970 (75.9%) $1,660 (14.0%) $10,630 (89.9%) $11,821
2020 $1,053 (8.2%) $226 (1.8%) $1,278 (10.0%) $9,254 (72.4%) $1,930 (15.1%) $11,184 (87.5%) $12,777
2021 $1,775 (14.0%) $125 (1.0%) $1,899 (15.0%) $9,729 (76.7%) $1,543 (12.2%) $11,273 (88.9%) $12,678
2022 $2,426 (15.8%) $1,017 (6.6%) $3,443 (22.4%) $7,885 (51.3%) $2,074 (13.5%) $9,959 (64.8%) $15,363

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Porter 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 158th of 700 Elementary schoolsRanks 232nd of 687 Elementary schools
 11.2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students380412
 8.4%
African American02
American Indian01
Asian21
 50%
Hispanic11
Pacific Islander00
White375403
 7.5%
Two or More Races24
 100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients64.2%54.6%
 9.6%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Porter Elementary School

Students at Porter Elementary School are 98% White.

In the 2022-23 school year, 412 students attended Porter Elementary School.

Porter Elementary School ranks 86th of 685 Kentucky elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

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

Middle : Johnson County Middle School
High : Johnson Central 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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