South Magoffin Elementary

Q: Is South Magoffin Elementary a good school?

South Magoffin Elementary ranks 283 rd of 685 Kentucky elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

South Magoffin Elementary is a public elementary school serving 208 students in grades PK-6 in Salyersville, Kentucky, which is part of the Magoffin County School District. The school has shown some academic strengths, particularly in 4th grade Mathematics and Science, where proficiency rates exceed the county and state averages. However, its overall performance has been mixed, with inconsistent results across subject areas, grade levels, and student subgroups.

South Magoffin Elementary's low-income students have performed well, ranking 97th out of 665 Kentucky elementary schools in this category. But the school's performance for its white student population and special education students has been below average. The school also has a relatively high student-teacher ratio compared to nearby schools like North Magoffin Elementary and Salyersville Grade School, which have lower ratios. When compared to higher-performing schools in the region, such as Porter Elementary and Highland Elementary, South Magoffin Elementary lags behind in several academic areas, particularly in Mathematics and Reading proficiency.

Overall, South Magoffin Elementary has some bright spots, but its performance has been inconsistent, and it faces challenges compared to both nearby schools and higher-performing schools in the region. The school's high free and reduced-price lunch rate and relatively high student-teacher ratio may be contributing factors to its academic challenges.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

171 Half Mountain Road
Salyersville, KY 41465

(606) 884-7325

District: Magoffin County

SchoolDigger Rank:
283^rd of 685 Kentucky Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $14,345

Students who attend South Magoffin Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Herald Whitaker Middle School
High:	Magoffin County High School

Student/teacher ratio: 15.3

Number of students: 199

Racial breakdown:

White:

99.5%

African American:

0.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 77.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details South Magoffin Elementary ranks better than 58.7% of elementary schools in Kentucky. It also ranks first among 3 ranked elementary schools in the Magoffin County School District! (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 55.91. (See more...)

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

Compare Details South Magoffin Elementary has the smallest elementary school student body size in the Magoffin County School District. Racial makeup is: White (99.5%), African American (0.5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 77.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Magoffin County School District. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at South Magoffin Elementary is 15.3. 1 elementary schools in the Magoffin County School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare South Magoffin Elementary employs 13 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at South Magoffin Elementary is $14,345, which is the highest among 3 elementary schools in the Magoffin County School District!

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

South Magoffin Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks South Magoffin Elementary 283^rd of 685 Kentucky public elementary schools. (See South Magoffin Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Male students:

White students:

Magoffin County:

SchoolDigger ranks Magoffin County 117^th of 159 Kentucky school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for South Magoffin Elementary

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Rank History for all students at South Magoffin Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	KY State Percentile
2010	32.12	525^th	683	23.1%
2011	45.45	414^th	688	39.8%
2012	19.85	638^th	713	10.5%
2013	38.40	497^th	719	30.9%
2014	38.88	468^th	705	33.6%
2015	37.91	478^th	698	31.5%
2016	35.55	499^th	690	27.7%
2017	49.63	359^th	694	48.3%
2018	35.76	489^th	691	29.2%
2019	56.48	300^th	700	57.1%
2021	34.83	347^th	517	32.9%
2022	28.68	499^th	684	27.0%
2023	36.81	440^th	687	36.0%
2024	55.91	283^rd	685	58.7%

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Rank History for Special Education students at South Magoffin Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	KY State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	35.62	478^th	661	27.7%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at South Magoffin Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	KY State Percentile
2018	27.86	520^th	631	17.6%
2019	62.55	209^th	664	68.5%
2022	40.14	403^rd	667	39.6%
2023	52.02	291^st	670	56.6%
2024	76.36	97^th	665	85.4%

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Rank History for Female students at South Magoffin Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	KY State Percentile
2018	41.85	410^th	663	38.2%
2019	42.35	442^nd	671	34.1%
2022	27.59	488^th	641	23.9%
2023	37.66	412^th	639	35.5%

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Rank History for Male students at South Magoffin Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	KY State Percentile
2018	37.98	453^rd	665	31.9%
2019	66.81	192^nd	676	71.6%
2022	29.87	475^th	657	27.7%
2023	38.27	412^th	652	36.8%
2024	47.44	336^th	652	48.5%

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Rank History for White students at South Magoffin Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	KY State Percentile
2018	24.40	504^th	593	15.0%
2019	50.33	296^th	592	50.0%
2022	22.48	542^nd	656	17.4%
2023	30.87	470^th	658	28.6%
2024	48.70	319^th	659	51.6%

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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 South Magoffin Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Hispanic	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2009	282	0	0	n/a	n/a	282
2010	280	0	0	n/a	n/a	280
2011	258	0	2	0	0	260
2012	310	0	2	0	0	312
2013	323	0	1	0	0	324
2015	282	0	4	0	0	286
2016	255	0	1	0	0	256
2017	199	0	0	0	2	201
2018	172	0	3	0	1	176
2019	200	0	3	0	3	206
2020	182	0	2	0	3	187
2021	191	0	3	0	3	197
2022	192	0	2	0	2	196
2023	204	0	2	0	2	208
2024	198	1	0	0	0	199

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at South Magoffin Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2009	282	23.0	12.3	79.4
2010	280	19.0	14.7	65
2011	260	23.0	11.3	98.8
2012	312	20.0	15.6	84.9
2013	324	21.0	15.4	83.6
2015	286	20.0	14.3	90.2
2016	256	20.0	12.8	90.6
2017	201	14.0	14.3	78.6
2018	176	12.0	14.6	81.3
2019	206	13.8	14.9	78.2
2020	187	11.0	17.0	70.6
2021	197	10.0	19.7	76.6
2022	196	10.0	19.6	n/a
2023	208	11.0	18.9	76.9
2024	199	13.0	15.3	77.9

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 South Magoffin Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2009	282	23.0	12.3	79.4
2010	280	19.0	14.7	65
2011	260	23.0	11.3	98.8
2012	312	20.0	15.6	84.9
2013	324	21.0	15.4	83.6
2015	286	20.0	14.3	90.2
2016	256	20.0	12.8	90.6
2017	201	14.0	14.3	78.6
2018	176	12.0	14.6	81.3
2019	206	13.8	14.9	78.2
2020	187	11.0	17.0	70.6
2021	197	10.0	19.7	76.6
2022	196	10.0	19.6	n/a
2023	208	11.0	18.9	76.9
2024	199	13.0	15.3	77.9

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 South Magoffin Elementary

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	$2,237 (13.4%)	$58 (0.3%)	$2,295 (13.8%)	$10,354 (62.2%)	$2,327 (14.0%)	$12,756 (76.7%)	$16,638
2019	$1,900 (10.7%)	$78 (0.4%)	$1,978 (11.1%)	$11,233 (63.1%)	$2,560 (14.4%)	$18,026 (101.3%)	$17,794
2020	$1,569 (11.5%)	$207 (1.5%)	$1,469 (10.8%)	$9,066 (66.3%)	$2,592 (19.0%)	$11,967 (87.6%)	$13,664
2021	$1,989 (13.8%)	$880 (6.1%)	$2,960 (20.6%)	$9,146 (63.6%)	$3,315 (23.1%)	$9,517 (66.2%)	$14,373
2022	$2,908 (20.3%)	$430 (3.0%)	$3,338 (23.3%)	$6,836 (47.7%)	$2,256 (15.7%)	$9,092 (63.4%)	$14,345

Data source: Kentucky Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 300^th of 700 Elementary schools	Ranks 440^th of 687 Elementary schools	21.2%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	206	208	1%
African American	0	0
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	3	2	33.3%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	200	204	2%
Two or More Races	3	2	33.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	78.2%	76.9%	1.2%

Schools Near South Magoffin Elementary

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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 Science 7th 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
South Magoffin Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	171 Half Mountain Road	Salyersville	41465	Magoffin County	Magoffin County	No	No	No	Yes	(606) 884-7325	199	13	15.3	77.9%	198 (99.5%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	55.9	283^rd of 685 public elementary schools	58.7%		36.8	440^th of 687 public elementary schools	36.0%	157		68.0	38.0	41.0				63.0	42.0	50.0			63.0				38.0		30.0		$14,345	$2,908	$430	$3,338	$6,836	$2,256	$9,092
Salyersville Grade School	Public	PK, KG-6	204 Hornet Drive	Salyersville	41465	Magoffin County	Magoffin County	No	No	No	Yes	(606) 349-3411	505	36	14.0	77.8%	489 (96.8%)	1 (0.2%)	11 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (0.8%)	42.2	397^th of 685 public elementary schools	42.0%		11.8	637^th of 687 public elementary schools	7.3%	240	22.0	45.0	31.0				36.0	67.0	43.0	45.0			62.0		17.0		42.0		35.0		$13,694	$2,980	$402	$3,331	$6,606	$1,787	$8,445
North Magoffin Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	1991 Hwy 460 W	Salyersville	41465	Magoffin County	Magoffin County	No	No	No	Yes	(606) 349-2847	407	26	15.6	71.5%	401 (98.5%)	1 (0.2%)	3 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	40.1	417^th of 685 public elementary schools	39.1%		30.5	488^th of 687 public elementary schools	29.0%	71	40.0	32.0	37.0	28.0			60.0	47.0	45.0	40.0			40.0				39.0		34.0		$13,694	$3,168	$335	$3,503	$6,393	$1,879	$8,273
Prestonsburg Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	140 S Clark Dr.	Prestonsburg	41653	Floyd County	Floyd County	No	No	No	Yes	(606) 886-3891	662	40	16.5	80.1%	628 (94.9%)	3 (0.5%)	17 (2.6%)	4 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (1.5%)	14.9	603^rd of 685 public elementary schools	12.0%		11.8	636^th of 687 public elementary schools	7.4%	33	26.0	20.0	18.0				30.0	38.0	36.0				16.0		25.0		24.0		27.0		$12,885	$2,334	$1,482	$3,816	$7,432	$1,638	$9,070
Home Instruction Elementary	Public	K-8	106 North Front Avenue	Prestonsburg	41653	Floyd County	Floyd County	No	No	No	No	(606) 886-2354	5	1	5.0		5 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
May Valley Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-8	481 Stephens Br	Martin	41649	Floyd County	Floyd County	No	No	No	Yes	(606) 285-0883	492	29	16.9	71.7%	479 (97.4%)	4 (0.8%)	6 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.6%)	68.2	184^th of 685 public elementary schools	73.1%		65	204^th of 687 public elementary schools	70.3%	20	44.0	45.0	51.0	52.0	46.0	35.0	50.0	59.0	49.0	74.0	61.0	47.0	51.0	24.0	49.0	71.0	43.0	35.0	65.0	53.0	$14,922	$2,577	$1,579	$4,156	$8,792	$1,973	$10,766
Highland Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	649 US 23 South	Staffordsville	41240	Johnson County	Johnson County	No	No	No	Yes	(606) 297-3674	407	30	13.7	58.5%	393 (96.6%)	2 (0.5%)	6 (1.5%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.2%)	67.5	189^th of 685 public elementary schools	72.4%		70	153^rd of 687 public elementary schools	77.7%	36	51.0	29.0	54.0	43.0			61.0	51.0	59.0	77.0			43.0		54.0		54.0				$17,470	$2,874	$946	$3,819	$9,253	$2,331	$11,586
Porter Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	7210 Us 321 S	Hagerhill	41222	Johnson County	Johnson County	No	No	No	Yes	(606) 789-2545	413	28	15.0	58.1%	403 (97.6%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.5%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.0%)	81.2	86^th of 685 public elementary schools	87.4%		62.2	232^nd of 687 public elementary schools	66.2%	146	77.0	55.0	44.0	51.0			77.0	60.0	61.0	64.0			48.0		57.0		57.0		87.0		$15,363	$2,426	$1,017	$3,443	$7,885	$2,074	$9,959
Duff-Allen Central Elementary	Public	PK, KG-8	183 Rebel Road	Eastern	41622	Floyd County	Floyd County	No	No	No	Yes	(606) 358-0110	422	33	12.7	82.2%	408 (96.7%)	2 (0.5%)	8 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (0.9%)	40.9	409^th of 685 public elementary schools	40.3%		21.2	561^st of 687 public elementary schools	18.3%	152					31.0	20.0	27.0	64.0	39.0	52.0	60.0	58.0	36.0		29.0	60.0	29.0	40.0	45.0	45.0	$14,951	$2,570	$1,609	$4,179	$8,733	$2,040	$10,772
Paintsville Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	325 2nd St	Paintsville	41240	Johnson County	Paintsville Independent	No	No	No	Yes	(606) 789-2651	453	26	17.4	50.8%	420 (92.7%)	6 (1.3%)	13 (2.9%)	12 (2.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.4%)	39.8	419^th of 685 public elementary schools	38.8%		49.9	335^th of 687 public elementary schools	51.2%	84	18.0	32.0	36.0	50.0			28.0	45.0	51.0	41.0			45.0		33.0		33.0		55.0		$14,540	$695	$524	$1,219	$9,771	$2,739	$11,292

Frequently Asked Questions about South Magoffin Elementary

How many students attend South Magoffin Elementary?

In the 2023-24 school year, 199 students attended South Magoffin Elementary.

What schools do graduates of South Magoffin Elementary attend?

Students who attend South Magoffin Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Herald Whitaker Middle School
High : Magoffin County High School

What district is South Magoffin Elementary in?

Magoffin County

What is the racial makeup of South Magoffin Elementary?

Students at South Magoffin Elementary are 99% White.

Is South Magoffin Elementary a good school?

South Magoffin Elementary ranks 283^rd of 685 Kentucky elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

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