Western Elementary School

Summary:

Western Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Centertown, Kentucky, serving grades PK-6 with a total enrollment of 261 students. The school is part of the Ohio County School District, which is ranked 40th out of 159 districts in Kentucky and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

While Western Elementary School has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Kentucky elementary schools, there are signs of improvement over time. The school's ranking has increased from 566 out of 700 Kentucky elementary schools in 2018-2019 to 265 out of 685 schools in 2023-2024, and its star rating has improved from 1 to 3 over the same period. However, the school's performance on the Kentucky State Assessments (KSA) is generally below the Ohio County and state averages, particularly in mathematics, with only 26% of 3rd-grade students proficient or better in 2023-2024 compared to 42% in Ohio County and 43% statewide. The school's reading performance is stronger, with 6th-grade students outperforming the Ohio County and state averages.

Western Elementary School faces challenges in student performance, with a high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds (77.78% receiving free or reduced-price lunch in 2022-2023). However, the school's relatively low student-to-teacher ratio and higher per-student spending suggest that it may have the potential to enhance its academic outcomes with the right strategies and support. Interestingly, while Western Elementary School's performance is generally lower than nearby Southern Elementary School and Wayland Alexander Elementary School, it outperforms some schools in the neighboring Muhlenberg County School District.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

 4008 St Rt 85 E
       Centertown, KY  42328


(270) 274-7643

District: Ohio County

SchoolDigger Rank:
265th of 685 Kentucky Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $15,975 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  11.6 Help
Number of students:  224

Racial breakdown:

White:
93.3%
Hispanic:
3.6%
Two or more races:
2.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  78.1% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Western Elementary School ranks better than 61.3% of elementary schools in Kentucky. It also ranks 4th among 6 ranked elementary schools in the Ohio County School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 58.8. (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 Racial makeup is: White (93.3%), Hispanic (3.6%), two or more races (2.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 78.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Western Elementary School is 11.6, which is the lowest among 6 elementary schools in the Ohio County School District! (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Western Elementary School is $15,975. 3 elementary schools in the Ohio County School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Western Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Western Elementary School 265th of 685 Kentucky public elementary schools. (See Western Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Ohio County:

SchoolDigger ranks Ohio County 40th of 159 Kentucky school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Western Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Western Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2007 50.67 318th 638 50.2%
2008 54.67 308th 651 52.7%
2009 64.77 228th 658 65.3%
2010 68.77 196th 683 71.3%
2011 58.56 292nd 688 57.6%
2012 31.87 534th 713 25.1%
2013 32.05 550th 719 23.5%
2014 38.09 482nd 705 31.6%
2015 35.62 501st 698 28.2%
2016 36.36 489th 690 29.1%
2017 30.24 543rd 694 21.8%
2018 35.53 490th 691 29.1%
2019 28.28 566th 700 19.1%
2022 31.86 467th 684 31.7%
2023 24.80 534th 687 22.3%
2024 58.80 265th 685 61.3%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Western Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 21.48 556th 661 15.9%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Western Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 41.24 405th 631 35.8%
2019 33.00 499th 664 24.8%
2022 45.47 353rd 667 47.1%
2023 43.17 374th 670 44.2%
2024 63.63 188th 665 71.7%
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Rank History for Female students at Western Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 47.47 368th 663 44.5%
2019 40.67 454th 671 32.3%
2022 42.41 367th 641 42.7%
2023 37.61 413th 639 35.4%
2024 51.87 297th 644 53.9%
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Rank History for Male students at Western Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 29.53 524th 665 21.2%
2019 22.64 570th 676 15.7%
2022 30.61 472nd 657 28.2%
2023 29.63 470th 652 27.9%
2024 69.65 148th 652 77.3%
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Rank History for White students at Western Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 19.42 533rd 593 10.1%
2019 28.19 472nd 592 20.3%
2022 25.96 508th 656 22.6%
2023 15.74 598th 658 9.1%
2024 51.55 293rd 659 55.5%
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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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Data source: Kentucky Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Western Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 133 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 133
1989 133 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 133
1990 130 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 130
1991 129 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 129
1992 118 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 118
1993 150 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 150
1994 138 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 6 144
1995 309 1 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 312
1996 309 1 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 312
1997 328 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 330
1998 311 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 311
1999 328 0 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 331
2000 322 1 0 0 3 n/a n/a 0 326
2001 310 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 311
2002 306 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 306
2003 306 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 306
2004 300 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 300
2005 286 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 286
2006 267 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 268
2007 267 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 3 270
2008 276 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 3 280
2009 286 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 3 290
2010 281 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a 3 286
2011 265 0 0 2 1 0 1 0 269
2012 287 0 2 6 1 0 3 0 299
2013 290 2 0 7 1 0 3 0 303
2014 297 2 0 8 0 0 3 0 310
2015 285 2 0 9 0 0 7 0 303
2016 282 1 0 13 0 0 5 0 301
2017 287 1 0 12 0 0 7 0 307
2018 289 1 0 16 2 0 11 0 319
2019 268 0 0 13 0 0 15 0 296
2020 254 1 0 7 0 0 15 0 277
2021 234 2 0 7 0 0 12 0 255
2022 247 1 0 11 0 0 15 0 274
2023 242 1 0 11 0 0 7 0 261
2024 209 1 0 8 0 0 6 0 224

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 Western Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 133 8.4 15.8 n/a
1989 133 7.4 17.9 n/a
1990 130 6.8 19.1 n/a
1991 129 6.9 18.6 n/a
1992 118 6.7 17.6 n/a
1993 150 8.7 17.2 n/a
1994 144 8.5 16.9 n/a
1995 312 20.9 14.9 n/a
1996 312 20.9 14.9 n/a
1997 330 21.5 15.3 59.4
1998 311 23.4 13.3 57.2
1999 331 14.5 22.8 71.6
2000 326 14.4 22.6 66.9
2001 311 15.0 20.9 74.6
2002 306 22.9 13.4 99
2003 306 22.9 13.4 99
2004 300 23.4 12.8 n/a
2005 286 21.8 13.1 n/a
2006 268 18.2 14.7 79.1
2007 270 19.0 14.2 71.5
2008 280 19.2 14.6 67.5
2009 290 21.3 13.6 70.4
2010 286 16.2 17.6 74.9
2011 269 20.2 13.3 73.6
2012 299 19.2 15.5 75.9
2013 303 19.2 15.7 69.3
2014 310 20.2 15.3 64.5
2015 303 21.0 14.4 68.3
2016 301 19.0 15.8 68.8
2017 307 18.5 16.5 74.3
2018 319 18.7 17.0 77.1
2019 296 17.2 17.2 76
2020 277 21.1 13.0 81.6
2021 255 19.2 13.2 80
2022 274 19.2 14.2 76.3
2023 261 20.2 12.9 77.8
2024 224 19.2 11.6 78.1

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 Western Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 133 8.4 15.8 n/a
1989 133 7.4 17.9 n/a
1990 130 6.8 19.1 n/a
1991 129 6.9 18.6 n/a
1992 118 6.7 17.6 n/a
1993 150 8.7 17.2 n/a
1994 144 8.5 16.9 n/a
1995 312 20.9 14.9 n/a
1996 312 20.9 14.9 n/a
1997 330 21.5 15.3 59.4
1998 311 23.4 13.3 57.2
1999 331 14.5 22.8 71.6
2000 326 14.4 22.6 66.9
2001 311 15.0 20.9 74.6
2002 306 22.9 13.4 99
2003 306 22.9 13.4 99
2004 300 23.4 12.8 n/a
2005 286 21.8 13.1 n/a
2006 268 18.2 14.7 79.1
2007 270 19.0 14.2 71.5
2008 280 19.2 14.6 67.5
2009 290 21.3 13.6 70.4
2010 286 16.2 17.6 74.9
2011 269 20.2 13.3 73.6
2012 299 19.2 15.5 75.9
2013 303 19.2 15.7 69.3
2014 310 20.2 15.3 64.5
2015 303 21.0 14.4 68.3
2016 301 19.0 15.8 68.8
2017 307 18.5 16.5 74.3
2018 319 18.7 17.0 77.1
2019 296 17.2 17.2 76
2020 277 21.1 13.0 81.6
2021 255 19.2 13.2 80
2022 274 19.2 14.2 76.3
2023 261 20.2 12.9 77.8
2024 224 19.2 11.6 78.1

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 Western 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 $427 (3.7%) $133 (1.1%) $560 (4.8%) $8,147 (70.3%) $1,437 (12.4%) $9,584 (82.7%) $11,582
2019 $422 (3.8%) $137 (1.2%) $559 (5.1%) $8,004 (72.9%) $1,640 (14.9%) $9,645 (87.9%) $10,977
2020 $503 (3.8%) $136 (1.0%) $637 (4.8%) $10,201 (76.1%) $1,755 (13.1%) $11,957 (89.2%) $13,406
2021 $1,526 (12.6%) $904 (7.5%) $2,430 (20.1%) $9,130 (75.3%) $1,384 (11.4%) $10,514 (86.8%) $12,117
2022 $2,733 (17.1%) $510 (3.2%) $3,243 (20.3%) $8,137 (50.9%) $1,885 (11.8%) $10,021 (62.7%) $15,975

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Western 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

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
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Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 566th of 700 Elementary schoolsRanks 534th of 687 Elementary schools
 3.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students296261
 11.8%
African American01
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic1311
 15.4%
Pacific Islander00
White268242
 9.7%
Two or More Races157
 53.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients76%77.8%
 1.8%


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Western Elementary School ranks 265th of 685 Kentucky elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students at Western Elementary School are 93% White, 4% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races.

In the 2023-24 school year, 224 students attended Western Elementary 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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