Is Payneville Elementary School a good school?

Payneville Elementary School ranks 142 nd of 685 Kentucky elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Payneville Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 256 students attended Payneville Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of Payneville Elementary School?

Students at Payneville Elementary School are 97% White, 2% Two or more races, 1% Hispanic.

Payneville Elementary School

Summary:

Payneville Elementary School is a public elementary school serving 256 students in grades K-6 in Payneville, Kentucky, which is part of the Meade County school district. The school has seen fluctuations in its statewide ranking over the past decade, ranging from a high of 142nd out of 685 Kentucky elementary schools in 2023-2024 to a low of 335th out of 700 in 2018-2019, and currently holds a 4 out of 5 SchoolDigger star rating.

Payneville Elementary consistently outperforms the state average in mathematics and reading proficiency across all grade levels, with 54% of 3rd graders proficient or better in mathematics in 2023-2024 compared to the state average of 43%. The school also performs better than the Meade County district average in many subject areas, such as 5th grade mathematics (56% vs. 44%) and 6th grade reading (64% vs. 58%). However, Payneville lags behind some nearby schools, such as Barry Hahn Primary, which had 68% of 3rd graders proficient or better in mathematics in 2023-2024. Payneville Elementary also has a higher percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch (54.3% in 2022-2023) compared to the state average and some nearby schools, but its student-teacher ratio of 15.9 in 2022-2023 is lower than the state average and some nearby schools.

Payneville Elementary's consistent academic performance, despite facing socioeconomic challenges, suggests the school has effective teaching practices and curriculum that are helping students achieve at high levels. The school's higher spending per student ($15,143 in 2018-2019) compared to the state average and some nearby schools, such as Barry Hahn Primary ($13,774), may be a contributing factor to its strong academic performance. By learning from the practices of higher-performing nearby schools and continuing to invest in its students, Payneville Elementary can further enhance its educational outcomes and provide an excellent learning environment for its community.

Detail:

Public K-6

520 Rhodelia Rd
Payneville, KY 40157

(270) 422-7550

District: Meade County

SchoolDigger Rank:
142^nd of 685 Kentucky Elementary Schools

Student/teacher ratio: 15.9

Number of students: 256

Racial breakdown:

White:

96.9%

Two or more races:

2.0%

Hispanic:

1.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 54.3%

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Chronic absenteeism in a high 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.

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Payneville Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Payneville Elementary School 142^nd of 685 Kentucky public elementary schools. (See Payneville Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at Payneville Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	KY State Percentile
2007	87.96	49^th	638	92.3%
2008	73.69	142^nd	651	78.2%
2009	67.96	205^th	658	68.8%
2010	68.04	204^th	683	70.1%
2011	77.00	123^rd	688	82.1%
2012	71.85	155^th	713	78.3%
2013	64.85	213^th	719	70.4%
2014	68.97	179^th	705	74.6%
2015	66.07	203^rd	698	70.9%
2016	58.28	272^nd	690	60.6%
2017	65.67	200^th	694	71.2%
2018	56.80	294^th	691	57.5%
2019	52.66	335^th	700	52.1%
2021	51.42	224^th	517	56.7%
2022	52.31	296^th	684	56.7%
2023	58.88	253^rd	687	63.2%
2024	71.93	142^nd	685	79.3%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Payneville Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	KY State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	43.60	411^th	661	37.8%

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

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	KY State Percentile
2018	43.36	379^th	631	39.9%
2019	45.20	381^st	664	42.6%
2022	52.75	272^nd	667	59.2%
2023	57.61	217^th	670	67.6%
2024	62.66	194^th	665	70.8%

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Rank History for Female students at Payneville Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	KY State Percentile
2018	59.95	249^th	663	62.4%
2019	61.15	248^th	671	63.0%
2022	54.24	262^nd	641	59.1%
2023	72.66	124^th	639	80.6%
2024	70.15	150^th	644	76.7%

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Rank History for Male students at Payneville Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	KY State Percentile
2018	49.05	357^th	665	46.3%
2019	45.29	410^th	676	39.3%
2022	50.15	300^th	657	54.3%
2023	50.58	314^th	652	51.8%
2024	66.34	174^th	652	73.3%

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Rank History for White students at Payneville Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	KY State Percentile
2018	51.87	289^th	593	51.3%
2022	48.08	309^th	656	52.9%
2023	52.74	289^th	658	56.1%
2024	64.95	192^nd	659	70.9%

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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 Payneville Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	203	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	203
1989	198	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	198
1990	210	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	211
1991	230	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	231
1992	223	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	225
1993	194	3	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	197
1994	224	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	225
1995	221	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	223
1996	221	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	223
1997	232	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	233
1998	203	2	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	206
1999	210	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	212
2000	207	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	207
2001	202	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	2	204
2002	196	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	196
2003	196	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	196
2004	215	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	215
2005	231	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	231
2006	215	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	215
2007	214	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	214
2008	221	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	1	222
2009	200	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	1	202
2010	201	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	1	202
2011	183	0	0	0	0	1	0	184
2012	182	1	0	0	0	1	0	184
2013	219	2	1	1	0	1	0	224
2014	225	0	3	0	0	6	0	234
2015	215	0	1	0	0	3	0	219
2016	213	0	1	0	2	5	0	221
2017	206	0	6	0	2	5	0	219
2018	217	0	7	0	2	6	0	232
2019	214	0	7	0	2	4	0	227
2020	225	1	9	0	2	4	0	241
2021	227	0	6	1	2	4	0	240
2022	244	0	3	1	0	7	0	255
2023	248	0	3	0	0	5	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 Payneville Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	203	11.2	18.1	n/a
1989	198	11.2	17.6	n/a
1990	211	11.2	18.8	n/a
1991	231	14.5	15.9	n/a
1992	225	14.5	15.5	n/a
1993	197	14.5	13.6	n/a
1994	225	16.0	14.1	n/a
1995	223	14.5	15.4	n/a
1996	223	14.5	15.4	n/a
1997	233	14.8	15.7	33.9
1998	206	14.7	14.0	28.2
1999	212	10.8	19.6	42.9
2000	207	10.9	19.0	43
2001	204	10.7	19.1	44.1
2002	196	12.7	15.4	69.4
2003	196	12.7	15.4	69.4
2004	215	11.7	18.4	n/a
2005	231	12.9	17.9	n/a
2006	215	13.7	15.7	44.2
2007	214	14.0	15.3	48.1
2008	222	13.2	16.8	49.3
2009	202	13.2	15.3	50.2
2010	202	11.0	18.3	51.7
2011	184	11.0	16.7	46.7
2012	184	12.6	14.6	47.3
2013	224	13.6	16.4	56.3
2014	234	12.7	18.4	58.1
2015	219	13.0	16.8	58
2016	221	13.0	17.0	52
2017	219	11.8	18.5	57.1
2018	232	13.0	17.8	50
2019	227	14.1	16.0	46.3
2020	241	15.1	15.9	45.6
2021	240	14.6	16.4	41.3
2022	255	14.7	17.2	50.2
2023	256	16.0	15.9	54.3

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 Payneville Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	203	11.2	18.1	n/a
1989	198	11.2	17.6	n/a
1990	211	11.2	18.8	n/a
1991	231	14.5	15.9	n/a
1992	225	14.5	15.5	n/a
1993	197	14.5	13.6	n/a
1994	225	16.0	14.1	n/a
1995	223	14.5	15.4	n/a
1996	223	14.5	15.4	n/a
1997	233	14.8	15.7	33.9
1998	206	14.7	14.0	28.2
1999	212	10.8	19.6	42.9
2000	207	10.9	19.0	43
2001	204	10.7	19.1	44.1
2002	196	12.7	15.4	69.4
2003	196	12.7	15.4	69.4
2004	215	11.7	18.4	n/a
2005	231	12.9	17.9	n/a
2006	215	13.7	15.7	44.2
2007	214	14.0	15.3	48.1
2008	222	13.2	16.8	49.3
2009	202	13.2	15.3	50.2
2010	202	11.0	18.3	51.7
2011	184	11.0	16.7	46.7
2012	184	12.6	14.6	47.3
2013	224	13.6	16.4	56.3
2014	234	12.7	18.4	58.1
2015	219	13.0	16.8	58
2016	221	13.0	17.0	52
2017	219	11.8	18.5	57.1
2018	232	13.0	17.8	50
2019	227	14.1	16.0	46.3
2020	241	15.1	15.9	45.6
2021	240	14.6	16.4	41.3
2022	255	14.7	17.2	50.2
2023	256	16.0	15.9	54.3

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 Payneville 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	$271 (1.8%)	$29 (0.2%)	$300 (2.0%)	$9,252 (62.2%)	$1,650 (11.1%)	$10,873 (73.1%)	$14,881
2019	$273 (1.8%)	$34 (0.2%)	$307 (2.0%)	$9,168 (60.5%)	$1,508 (10.0%)	$10,656 (70.4%)	$15,143
2020	$283 (1.8%)	$11 (0.1%)	$294 (1.9%)	$10,009 (63.7%)	$1,422 (9.1%)	$11,430 (72.8%)	$15,711
2021	$517 (3.7%)	$94 (0.7%)	$610 (4.3%)	$9,195 (65.3%)	$1,583 (11.2%)	$10,776 (76.5%)	$14,078
2022	$761 (4.9%)	$485 (3.1%)	$1,246 (8.0%)	$9,048 (58.2%)	$1,501 (9.7%)	$10,549 (67.8%)	$15,554

Data source: Kentucky Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Payneville Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 335^th of 700 Elementary schools	Ranks 253^rd of 687 Elementary schools	11%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	227	256	12.8%
African American	0	0
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	7	3	57.1%
Pacific Islander	2	0	100%
White	214	248	15.9%
Two or More Races	4	5	25%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	46.3%	54.3%	8%

Schools Near Payneville 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 Reading 3rd Grade	KSA Reading 4th Grade	KSA Reading 5th Grade	KSA Reading 6th Grade	KSA Science 4th Grade	KSA Writing 5th Grade	KSA Social Studies 5th Grade	KSA Editing and Mechanics 5th 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
Payneville Elementary School	Public	K-6	520 Rhodelia Rd	Payneville	40157	Meade County	Meade County	No	No	No	Yes	(270) 422-7550	256	16	15.9	54.3%	248 (96.9%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (2.0%)	71.9	142^nd of 685 public elementary schools	79.3%		58.9	253^rd of 687 public elementary schools	63.2%	111	54.0	48.0	56.0	56.0	54.0	58.0	49.0	64.0		53.0	47.0	63.0	$15,554	$761	$485	$1,246	$9,048	$1,501	$10,549
Barry Hahn Primary School	Public	PK, KG-3	750 Broadway	Brandenburg	40108	Meade County	Meade County	No	No	No	Yes	(270) 422-7545	804	43	18.5	44.9%	697 (86.7%)	10 (1.2%)	44 (5.5%)	4 (0.5%)	2 (0.2%)	3 (0.4%)	44 (5.5%)								(n/a)	68.0				65.0								$14,428	$909	$503	$1,412	$7,854	$1,494	$9,348
Irvington Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1 Wildcat Way	Irvington	40146	Breckinridge County	Breckinridge County	No	No	No	Yes	(270) 756-3050	368	25	14.7	12.0%	313 (85.1%)	10 (2.7%)	12 (3.3%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.8%)	29 (7.9%)	30.7	494^th of 685 public elementary schools	27.9%		48.7	344^th of 687 public elementary schools	49.9%	150	40.0	30.0	21.0		50.0	51.0	43.0		15.0	11.0	30.0	45.0	$16,107	$3,083	$1,466	$4,549	$9,461	$2,097	$11,558
Ekron Elementary School	Public	K-6	2500 Hayesville Rd	Ekron	40117	Meade County	Meade County	No	No	No	Yes	(270) 422-7570	376	23	16.4	54.0%	334 (88.8%)	7 (1.9%)	13 (3.5%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (5.3%)	70.3	162^nd of 685 public elementary schools	76.4%		70	154^th of 687 public elementary schools	77.6%	8	55.0	53.0	46.0	54.0	52.0	67.0	58.0	58.0	33.0	67.0	42.0	62.0	$15,497	$1,131	$530	$1,661	$8,288	$1,749	$10,037
Flaherty Primary School	Public	PK, KG-3	2635 Flaherty Rd.	Ekron	40117	Meade County	Meade County	No	No	No	Yes	(270) 422-7575	436	24	17.8	61.0%	380 (87.2%)	11 (2.5%)	21 (4.8%)	3 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (4.8%)								(n/a)	45.0				50.0								$13,461	$682	$539	$1,221	$7,270	$1,302	$8,572
Hardinsburg Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1340 East Hwy 60	Hardinsburg	40143	Breckinridge County	Breckinridge County	No	No	No	Yes	(270) 756-3020	504	35	14.4	39.1%	460 (91.3%)	10 (2.0%)	5 (1.0%)	4 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (5.0%)	60.9	246^th of 685 public elementary schools	64.1%		57.9	260^th of 687 public elementary schools	62.2%	14	29.0	50.0	55.0		38.0	67.0	45.0		47.0	53.0	53.0	50.0	$15,749	$2,725	$1,475	$4,200	$9,744	$1,805	$11,549
Custer Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	14880 Hwy 690	Custer	40115	Breckinridge County	Breckinridge County	No	No	No	Yes	(270) 756-3040	169	11	15.3	47.9%	157 (92.9%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.2%)	2 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.6%)	7 (4.1%)	40.1	418^th of 685 public elementary schools	39.0%		49.6	341^st of 687 public elementary schools	50.4%	77			20.0			56.0	40.0		44.0		40.0	28.0	$18,289	$3,376	$1,686	$5,062	$11,089	$2,138	$13,227

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