W R Castle Memorial Elementary School

Summary:

W R Castle Memorial Elementary School is a public elementary school in Wittensville, Kentucky, serving 401 students in grades PK-6 as part of the Johnson County School District.

W R Castle Memorial Elementary School is a relatively high-performing school, consistently ranking in the top half of Kentucky elementary schools over the past 10 years. The school's students outperform the Johnson County and Kentucky state averages on the Kentucky State Assessments, particularly in Mathematics and Reading. The school's special education and low socioeconomic status (SES) student subgroups also perform well, ranking in the top 40-183 out of 279-665 Kentucky elementary schools in these categories. However, the school's overall ranking has declined in recent years, which may be related to the challenges faced during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Compared to nearby schools, W R Castle Memorial Elementary School generally performs at a similar or slightly lower level than schools like Porter Elementary, Flat Gap Elementary, and Highland Elementary. However, it outperforms the nearby Prestonsburg Elementary and Inez Elementary schools, which are located in the neighboring Floyd and Martin counties and have lower overall performance.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

 3936 Us 23 N
       Wittensville, KY  41274


(606) 297-3738

District: Johnson County

SchoolDigger Rank:
295th of 685 Kentucky Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $19,683 Help


Students who attend W R Castle Memorial Elementary School usually attend:

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

Student/teacher ratio:  13.6 Help
Number of students:  414

Racial breakdown:

White:
95.7%
Hispanic:
2.4%
Two or more races:
1.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  73.4% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details W R Castle Memorial Elementary School ranks better than 56.9% of elementary schools in Kentucky. It also ranks 4th among 5 ranked elementary schools in the Johnson County School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 54.76. (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 W R Castle Memorial Elementary School has the largest elementary school student body size in the Johnson County School District. Racial makeup is: White (95.7%), Hispanic (2.4%), two or more races (1.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 73.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at W R Castle Memorial Elementary School is 13.6. 2 elementary schools in the Johnson County School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at W R Castle Memorial Elementary School is $19,683, which is the 2nd highest among 5 elementary schools in the Johnson County School District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

W R Castle Memorial Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks W R Castle Memorial Elementary School 295th of 685 Kentucky public elementary schools. (See W R Castle Memorial 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 W R Castle Memorial Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at W R Castle Memorial Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2007 71.92 156th 638 75.5%
2008 75.77 124th 651 81.0%
2009 79.26 105th 658 84.0%
2010 68.97 194th 683 71.6%
2011 79.36 104th 688 84.9%
2012 78.44 97th 713 86.4%
2013 75.82 115th 719 84.0%
2014 89.34 28th 705 96.0%
2015 85.03 60th 698 91.4%
2016 84.65 55th 690 92.0%
2017 90.55 23rd 694 96.7%
2018 74.27 129th 691 81.3%
2019 89.33 28th 700 96.0%
2021 33.48 357th 517 30.9%
2022 55.18 268th 684 60.8%
2023 58.85 254th 687 63.0%
2024 54.76 295th 685 56.9%
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Rank History for Special Education students at W R Castle Memorial Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 81.64 69th 661 89.6%
2023 92.15 15th 257 94.2%
2024 80.27 40th 279 85.7%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at W R Castle Memorial Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 74.04 100th 631 84.2%
2019 91.95 12th 664 98.2%
2022 63.19 162nd 667 75.7%
2023 65.71 157th 670 76.6%
2024 64.28 183rd 665 72.5%
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Rank History for Female students at W R Castle Memorial Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 67.06 176th 663 73.5%
2019 82.01 64th 671 90.5%
2022 51.49 283rd 641 55.9%
2023 50.19 290th 639 54.6%
2024 38.37 400th 644 37.9%
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Rank History for Disabled students at W R Castle Memorial Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 89.12 35th 445 92.1%
2019 97.56 11th 474 97.7%
2022 59.55 62nd 206 69.9%
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Rank History for Male students at W R Castle Memorial Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 76.97 103rd 665 84.5%
2019 90.41 21st 676 96.9%
2022 55.12 253rd 657 61.5%
2023 64.35 184th 652 71.8%
2024 64.28 190th 652 70.9%
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Rank History for White students at W R Castle Memorial Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 62.32 189th 593 68.1%
2019 82.78 61st 592 89.7%
2022 48.53 305th 656 53.5%
2023 51.98 298th 658 54.7%
2024 47.48 329th 659 50.1%
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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 W R Castle Memorial Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 540 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 540
1989 553 5 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 558
1990 563 4 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 567
1991 614 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 616
1992 565 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 20 585
1993 545 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 545
1994 558 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 558
1995 361 1 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 363
1996 361 1 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 363
1997 345 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 345
1998 341 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 341
1999 355 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 355
2000 325 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 325
2001 338 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 338
2002 319 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 319
2003 319 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 319
2004 321 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 321
2005 333 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 333
2006 321 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 321
2007 334 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 335
2008 360 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 360
2009 390 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 390
2010 422 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 422
2011 410 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 411
2012 413 0 0 0 4 0 0 0 417
2013 393 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 394
2014 392 1 0 1 0 0 3 0 397
2015 386 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 388
2016 396 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 398
2017 376 1 0 1 0 0 2 0 380
2018 395 1 0 1 0 0 1 0 398
2019 395 2 0 1 0 0 3 0 401
2020 384 4 0 3 0 0 2 0 393
2021 363 1 0 9 1 0 8 0 382
2022 371 0 0 11 0 0 9 0 391
2023 381 0 0 11 0 0 9 0 401
2024 396 1 0 10 1 0 6 0 414

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 W R Castle Memorial Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 540 29.0 18.6 n/a
1989 558 28.5 19.5 n/a
1990 567 30.4 18.6 n/a
1991 616 34.4 17.9 n/a
1992 585 33.3 17.5 n/a
1993 545 34.4 15.8 n/a
1994 558 34.1 16.4 n/a
1995 363 26.6 13.6 n/a
1996 363 26.6 13.6 n/a
1997 345 24.8 13.9 69.6
1998 341 21.3 16.0 69.8
1999 355 14.8 24.0 77.7
2000 325 16.5 19.7 80
2001 338 15.3 22.1 74
2002 319 18.0 17.7 99.1
2003 319 18.0 17.7 99.1
2004 321 19.0 16.9 n/a
2005 333 19.0 17.5 n/a
2006 321 18.0 17.8 69.5
2007 335 20.0 16.8 70.1
2008 360 22.3 16.1 73.1
2009 390 22.3 17.5 66.4
2010 422 22.9 18.4 64.7
2011 411 25.5 16.1 70.1
2012 417 26.5 15.7 67.6
2013 394 25.8 15.2 77.2
2014 397 24.7 16.0 68.3
2015 388 25.0 15.5 73.5
2016 398 26.0 15.3 72.1
2017 380 26.6 14.2 73.7
2018 398 25.4 15.6 70.1
2019 401 26.3 15.2 70.1
2020 393 27.6 14.2 69
2021 382 27.1 14.0 72.3
2022 391 28.2 13.8 70.3
2023 401 28.0 14.2 72.6
2024 414 30.3 13.6 73.4

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 W R Castle Memorial Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 540 29.0 18.6 n/a
1989 558 28.5 19.5 n/a
1990 567 30.4 18.6 n/a
1991 616 34.4 17.9 n/a
1992 585 33.3 17.5 n/a
1993 545 34.4 15.8 n/a
1994 558 34.1 16.4 n/a
1995 363 26.6 13.6 n/a
1996 363 26.6 13.6 n/a
1997 345 24.8 13.9 69.6
1998 341 21.3 16.0 69.8
1999 355 14.8 24.0 77.7
2000 325 16.5 19.7 80
2001 338 15.3 22.1 74
2002 319 18.0 17.7 99.1
2003 319 18.0 17.7 99.1
2004 321 19.0 16.9 n/a
2005 333 19.0 17.5 n/a
2006 321 18.0 17.8 69.5
2007 335 20.0 16.8 70.1
2008 360 22.3 16.1 73.1
2009 390 22.3 17.5 66.4
2010 422 22.9 18.4 64.7
2011 411 25.5 16.1 70.1
2012 417 26.5 15.7 67.6
2013 394 25.8 15.2 77.2
2014 397 24.7 16.0 68.3
2015 388 25.0 15.5 73.5
2016 398 26.0 15.3 72.1
2017 380 26.6 14.2 73.7
2018 398 25.4 15.6 70.1
2019 401 26.3 15.2 70.1
2020 393 27.6 14.2 69
2021 382 27.1 14.0 72.3
2022 391 28.2 13.8 70.3
2023 401 28.0 14.2 72.6
2024 414 30.3 13.6 73.4

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 W R Castle Memorial 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 $1,113 (8.1%) $100 (0.7%) $9,852 (71.4%) $2,781 (20.1%) $1,212 (8.8%) $11,522 (83.5%) $13,802
2019 $1,180 (9.4%) $54 (0.4%) $1,233 (9.8%) $9,913 (78.8%) $1,813 (14.4%) $11,726 (93.2%) $12,587
2020 $1,166 (8.3%) $240 (1.7%) $1,406 (10.0%) $10,594 (75.5%) $1,995 (14.2%) $12,589 (89.7%) $14,035
2021 $1,741 (11.4%) $127 (0.8%) $1,867 (12.2%) $10,135 (66.2%) $1,471 (9.6%) $11,607 (75.9%) $15,299
2022 $2,231 (11.3%) $956 (4.9%) $3,188 (16.2%) $8,832 (44.9%) $2,033 (10.3%) $10,866 (55.2%) $19,683

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

Impact of COVID-19 on W R Castle Memorial 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 28th of 700 Elementary schoolsRanks 254th of 687 Elementary schools
 33%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students401401
African American20
 100%
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic111
 1000%
Pacific Islander00
White395381
 3.5%
Two or More Races39
 200%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients70.1%72.6%
 2.5%


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Students who attend W R Castle Memorial Elementary School usually go on to attend:

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

In the 2023-24 school year, 414 students attended W R Castle Memorial Elementary School.

W R Castle Memorial Elementary School ranks 295th of 685 Kentucky elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students at W R Castle Memorial Elementary School are 96% White, 2% Hispanic, 1% Two or more races.


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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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