Central Elementary School

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Central Elementary School ranks 72 nd of 685 Kentucky elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Central Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Barbourville, Kentucky, serving grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 362 students. The school is part of the Knox County School District, which is ranked 57 out of 159 districts in Kentucky and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Central Elementary School consistently outperforms the Knox County and Kentucky state averages in proficiency rates across various subjects and grade levels, particularly in Mathematics, Reading, Science, and Social Studies. For the 2023-2024 school year, Central Elementary School ranked 72 out of 685 Kentucky elementary schools, earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's performance is especially noteworthy, with 64% proficiency in Mathematics, 66-79% proficiency in Reading, 72% proficiency in Science, and 83% proficiency in Social Studies, all of which exceed the county and state averages.

While Central Elementary School outperforms the county and state, there are some nearby schools that also demonstrate strong academic performance, such as Dewitt Elementary School and G.R. Hampton Elementary School. Central Elementary School's success is particularly impressive given its high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, with 86.74% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch in the 2022-2023 school year. The school's strong performance across various student subgroups, combined with its relatively low student-teacher ratio, suggest effective instructional practices and a supportive learning environment.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

1000 KY 3439d
Barbourville, KY 40906

(606) 645-2832

District: Knox County

SchoolDigger Rank:
72^nd of 685 Kentucky Elementary Schools

Students who attend Central Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:

Knox County Middle School

Student/teacher ratio: 11.4

Number of students: 362

Racial breakdown:

White:

89.8%

Two or more races:

4.4%

African American:

3.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 86.7%

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Compare Details Central Elementary School ranks better than 89.5% of elementary schools in Kentucky. (See more...)

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Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Central Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Central Elementary School 72^nd of 685 Kentucky public elementary schools. (See Central Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Low Socio Economic Status students:

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Knox County:

SchoolDigger ranks Knox County 57^th of 159 Kentucky school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at Central Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	KY State Percentile
2010	24.31	575^th	683	15.8%
2011	12.11	633^rd	688	8.0%
2012	23.43	610^th	713	14.4%
2013	26.43	591^st	719	17.8%
2014	27.02	572^nd	705	18.9%
2015	26.32	569^th	698	18.5%
2016	34.63	511^th	690	25.9%
2017	48.44	378^th	694	45.5%
2018	37.65	462^nd	691	33.1%
2019	54.24	319^th	700	54.4%
2021	51.89	220^th	517	57.4%
2022	57.14	255^th	684	62.7%
2023	44.41	380^th	687	44.7%
2024	84.44	72^nd	685	89.5%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Central Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	KY State Percentile
2019	45.55	392^nd	661	40.7%
2023	97.39	6^th	257	97.7%
2024	98.46	4^th	279	98.6%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Central Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	KY State Percentile
2018	48.00	334^th	631	47.1%
2019	60.17	229^th	664	65.5%
2021	56.08	121^st	275	56.0%
2022	69.38	117^th	667	82.5%
2023	58.92	210^th	670	68.7%
2024	88.40	31^st	665	95.3%

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Rank History for Female students at Central Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	KY State Percentile
2018	24.92	559^th	663	15.7%
2019	48.16	377^th	671	43.8%
2022	57.41	233^rd	641	63.7%
2023	43.13	367^th	639	42.6%
2024	73.09	119^th	644	81.5%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Central Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	KY State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	70.31	84^th	445	81.1%
2019	83.63	56^th	474	88.2%

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Rank History for Male students at Central Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	KY State Percentile
2018	51.44	334^th	665	49.8%
2019	59.85	256^th	676	62.1%
2022	59.05	210^th	657	68.0%
2023	46.13	350^th	652	46.3%
2024	92.37	16^th	652	97.5%

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Rank History for White students at Central Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	KY State Percentile
2018	28.16	476^th	593	19.7%
2019	48.25	311^th	592	47.5%
2022	51.74	279^th	656	57.5%
2023	38.65	408^th	658	38.0%
2024	80.97	85^th	659	87.1%

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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.

Data source: Kentucky Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Central Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2009	345	17	2	1	0	n/a	n/a	5	370
2010	383	28	2	6	0	n/a	n/a	5	424
2011	413	17	5	5	0	1	7	0	448
2012	435	17	5	4	0	1	7	0	469
2013	443	10	8	4	0	0	8	0	473
2014	436	10	7	3	1	0	11	0	468
2015	457	11	7	4	1	0	10	0	490
2016	466	10	1	6	0	0	8	0	491
2017	431	10	1	7	0	0	9	0	458
2018	438	11	0	5	0	0	10	0	464
2019	423	11	0	10	0	0	10	0	454
2020	408	12	3	4	0	0	11	0	438
2021	358	12	2	4	0	0	12	0	388
2022	337	9	2	5	0	0	15	0	368
2023	325	11	2	8	0	0	16	0	362

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 Central Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2009	370	30.1	12.3	46.6
2010	424	18.6	22.8	81.9
2011	448	34.0	13.1	78.3
2012	469	36.7	12.7	71.9
2013	473	35.7	13.2	67.7
2014	468	35.9	13.0	69.4
2015	490	36.0	13.6	74.5
2016	491	37.0	13.2	76.8
2017	458	36.3	12.5	79
2018	464	34.8	13.3	84.1
2019	454	33.3	13.6	83
2020	438	33.7	12.9	83.6
2021	388	33.7	11.5	76.5
2022	368	33.6	10.9	66.6
2023	362	31.6	11.4	86.7

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 Central Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2009	370	30.1	12.3	46.6
2010	424	18.6	22.8	81.9
2011	448	34.0	13.1	78.3
2012	469	36.7	12.7	71.9
2013	473	35.7	13.2	67.7
2014	468	35.9	13.0	69.4
2015	490	36.0	13.6	74.5
2016	491	37.0	13.2	76.8
2017	458	36.3	12.5	79
2018	464	34.8	13.3	84.1
2019	454	33.3	13.6	83
2020	438	33.7	12.9	83.6
2021	388	33.7	11.5	76.5
2022	368	33.6	10.9	66.6
2023	362	31.6	11.4	86.7

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Central Elementary School

Year	Personnel Expenditures from Federal Funds	Non-Personnel Expenditures from Federal Funds	Total Expenditures from Federal Funds	Personnel Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Non-Personnel Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$1,155 (8.0%)	$471 (3.3%)	$1,626 (11.3%)	$8,892 (61.8%)	$1,627 (11.3%)	$10,519 (73.1%)	$14,394
2019	$1,257 (9.1%)	$302 (2.2%)	$1,559 (11.3%)	$8,990 (64.9%)	$1,578 (11.4%)	$10,568 (76.3%)	$13,854
2020	$1,311 (11.1%)	$392 (3.3%)	$1,703 (14.4%)	$8,774 (74.1%)	$1,361 (11.5%)	$10,134 (85.6%)	$11,837
2021	$2,055 (13.9%)	$743 (5.0%)	$2,799 (18.9%)	$9,506 (64.1%)	$1,323 (8.9%)	$10,829 (73.0%)	$14,825
2022	$2,772 (18.4%)	$1,016 (6.7%)	$3,788 (25.1%)	$9,522 (63.1%)	$1,595 (10.6%)	$11,117 (73.7%)	$15,089

Data source: Kentucky Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Central Elementary School

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Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 319^th of 700 Elementary schools	Ranks 380^th of 687 Elementary schools	9.7%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	454	362	20.3%
African American	11	11
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	2
Hispanic	10	8	20%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	423	325	23.2%
Two or More Races	10	16	60%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	83%	86.7%	3.7%

Schools Near Central Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				KSA Mathematics (2024)						KSA Reading (2024)						KSA Science (2024)	KSA Writing (2024)		KSA Social Studies (2024)		KSA Editing and Mechanics (2024)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	KSA Mathematics 3rd Grade	KSA Mathematics 4th Grade	KSA Mathematics 5th Grade	KSA Mathematics 6th Grade	KSA Mathematics 7th Grade	KSA Mathematics 8th Grade	KSA Reading 3rd Grade	KSA Reading 4th Grade	KSA Reading 5th Grade	KSA Reading 6th Grade	KSA Reading 7th Grade	KSA Reading 8th Grade	KSA Science 4th Grade	KSA Writing 5th Grade	KSA Writing 8th Grade	KSA Social Studies 5th Grade	KSA Social Studies 8th Grade	KSA Editing and Mechanics 5th Grade	KSA Editing and Mechanics 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures: Total	Personnel Spending from Federal Funds	Non-Personnel Spending from Federal Funds	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Personnel Spending from State and Local Funds	Non-Personnel from State and Local Funds	Sub-total Spending from State and Local Funds
Central Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1000 KY 3439d	Barbourville	40906	Knox County	Knox County	No	No	No	Yes	(606) 645-2832	362	32	11.4	86.7%	325 (89.8%)	11 (3.0%)	8 (2.2%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (4.4%)	84.4	72^nd of 685 public elementary schools	89.5%		44.4	380^th of 687 public elementary schools	44.7%	308	64.0	64.0	64.0				66.0	70.0	79.0				72.0	26.0		83.0		62.0		$15,089	$2,772	$1,016	$3,788	$9,522	$1,595	$11,117
Jesse D Lay Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	220 N Allison Ave	Barbourville	40906	Knox County	Knox County	No	No	No	Yes	(606) 645-2849	339	26	13.0	63.1%	326 (96.2%)	3 (0.9%)	6 (1.8%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.9%)	73.7	130^th of 685 public elementary schools	81.0%		74.4	122^nd of 687 public elementary schools	82.2%	8	54.0	54.0	49.0				58.0	73.0	68.0					57.0		59.0		35.0		$14,984	$2,659	$1,026	$3,685	$9,597	$1,511	$11,109
G R Hampton Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	60 Ky 3441	Barbourville	40906	Knox County	Knox County	No	No	No	Yes	(606) 645-2840	268	20	13.4	74.3%	265 (98.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	90.6	30^th of 685 public elementary schools	95.6%		84.8	65^th of 687 public elementary schools	90.5%	35	88.0						95.0		69.0					77.0		67.0		51.0		$15,967	$2,460	$1,070	$3,531	$10,552	$1,637	$12,189
Flat Lick Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	110 Kentucky 3085	Flat Lick	40935	Knox County	Knox County	No	No	No	Yes	(606) 645-2836	190	17	11.0	86.3%	187 (98.4%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	74.2	128^th of 685 public elementary schools	81.3%		45.2	376^th of 687 public elementary schools	45.3%	248	43.0	57.0	61.0				61.0	62.0	66.0				33.0	64.0		54.0		57.0		$16,119	$2,752	$1,099	$3,852	$10,314	$1,932	$12,246
Girdler Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	5452 N Ky 11	Girdler	40943	Knox County	Knox County	No	No	No	Yes	(606) 645-2838	294	25	11.7	86.4%	284 (96.6%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.7%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (2.4%)	43.9	378^th of 685 public elementary schools	44.8%		39.3	419^th of 687 public elementary schools	39.0%	41	28.0	39.0	33.0				52.0	57.0	51.0				36.0	37.0		31.0		45.0		$16,463	$3,085	$1,509	$4,595	$9,683	$1,955	$11,638
Dewitt Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	138 Ky 718	Flat Lick	40935	Knox County	Knox County	No	No	No	Yes	(606) 645-2834	127	13	9.5	90.6%	123 (96.9%)	3 (2.4%)	1 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	77.6	107^th of 685 public elementary schools	84.4%		67	182^nd of 687 public elementary schools	73.5%	75	82.0		76.0				68.0	79.0	29.0				71.0	41.0		47.0		65.0		$21,002	$3,943	$1,643	$5,589	$12,222	$2,516	$14,738
Lone Jack School Center	Public	PK, KG-8	101 Creech Hollow Road	Fourmile	40939	Bell County	Bell County	No	No	No	Yes	(606) 337-9461	199	13	15.9	86.9%	193 (97.0%)	3 (1.5%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.0%)	26.2	529^th of 685 public elementary schools	22.8%		19.8	573^rd of 687 public elementary schools	16.6%	44		14.0			21.0	39.0	22.0	29.0	38.0	44.0	63.0	68.0	19.0	48.0	79.0	38.0	46.0	38.0	54.0	$22,968	$8,124	$1,433	$9,557	$9,355	$4,056	$13,411
Whitley County East Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	13781 Hwy 92E	Williamsburg	40769	Whitley County	Whitley County	No	No	No	Yes	(606) 549-7097	267	20	13.3	85.0%	262 (98.1%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.1%)	92.3	19^th of 685 public elementary schools	97.2%		93.3	19^th of 687 public elementary schools	97.2%		70.0	68.0	71.0	66.0			73.0	79.0	69.0	66.0				57.0		71.0		71.0		$17,402	$2,376	$1,278	$3,654	$10,361	$1,951	$12,311
Lynn Camp Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	366 North KY 830	Corbin	40701	Whitley County	Knox County	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(606) 645-2853	525	35	15.0	89.0%	500 (95.2%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (3.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (1.3%)	32	481^st of 685 public elementary schools	29.8%					(n/a)	34.0	30.0	30.0				45.0	41.0	41.0				15.0	56.0		29.0		37.0
Bell Central School Center	Public	PK, KG-8	9821 Us 25-E	Pineville	40977	Bell County	Bell County	No	No	No	Yes	(606) 337-3104	478	35	13.5	72.8%	472 (98.7%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.6%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.4%)	47	352^nd of 685 public elementary schools	48.6%		41.1	404^th of 687 public elementary schools	41.2%	52	56.0	34.0	30.0	58.0	57.0	40.0	56.0	36.0	36.0	58.0	76.0	64.0	25.0	46.0	77.0	43.0	45.0	36.0	53.0	$21,727	$7,125	$1,978	$9,103	$8,920	$3,704	$12,624

Frequently Asked Questions about Central Elementary School

What is the racial makeup of Central Elementary School?

Students at Central Elementary School are 90% White, 4% Two or more races, 3% African American, 2% Hispanic.

Is Central Elementary School a good school?

Central Elementary School ranks 72^nd of 685 Kentucky elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Central Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 362 students attended Central Elementary School.

What district is Central Elementary School in?

Knox County

What schools do graduates of Central Elementary School attend?

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

Middle : Knox County Middle School

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