Dorton Elementary School

Summary:

Dorton Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Dorton, Kentucky, serving grades PK-8 with a total enrollment of 255 students. The school is part of the Pike County School District, which is ranked 28 out of 159 districts in Kentucky and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Dorton Elementary School consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in Kentucky, with a statewide ranking between 75 and 246 over the past 10 years. The school's performance on the Kentucky State Assessments (KSA) is significantly higher than the Pike County and Kentucky state averages across multiple subjects and grade levels. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, Dorton Elementary School had 81% of 3rd graders proficient or better in Mathematics, compared to 49% in Pike County and 43% statewide. The school has also shown strong performance across different student subgroups, including male students, white students, and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds.

Compared to nearby schools in the Pike County and surrounding districts, Dorton Elementary School stands out as a top-performing institution, consistently outperforming its peers on academic measures. The school's success in overcoming socioeconomic challenges, with a high percentage of students from low-income families, could provide valuable insights and lessons for other schools facing similar circumstances.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-8

 217 Dorton Jenkins Highway
       Dorton, KY  41520-0260


(606) 639-2832

District: Pike County

SchoolDigger Rank:
116th of 685 Kentucky Elementary Schools


Student/teacher ratio:  15.9 Help
Number of students:  255

Racial breakdown:

White:
98.8%
Two or more races:
1.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  77.3% Help


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Compare Details Dorton Elementary School ranks better than 83.1% of elementary schools in Kentucky. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 76.1. (See more...)
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Compare Details Dorton Elementary School ranks better than 72.5% of middle schools in Kentucky. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 65.75. (See more...)
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Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Dorton Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Dorton Elementary School 116th of 685 Kentucky public elementary schools. (See Dorton Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Dorton Elementary School 89th of 324 Kentucky public middle schools. (See Dorton Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Pike County:

SchoolDigger ranks Pike County 28th of 159 Kentucky school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Dorton Elementary School

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Dorton Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2007 60.96 244th 638 61.8%
2008 56.57 289th 651 55.6%
2009 46.33 382nd 658 41.9%
2010 51.23 360th 683 47.3%
2011 44.56 423rd 688 38.5%
2012 49.30 365th 713 48.8%
2013 46.65 398th 719 44.6%
2014 59.29 279th 705 60.4%
2015 58.11 277th 698 60.3%
2016 71.21 163rd 690 76.4%
2017 69.63 173rd 694 75.1%
2018 82.84 75th 691 89.1%
2019 74.28 131st 700 81.3%
2022 58.05 246th 684 64.0%
2023 65.80 197th 687 71.3%
2024 76.10 116th 685 83.1%
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Rank History for elementary school Special Education students at Dorton Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 81.39 72nd 661 89.1%
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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Dorton Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 85.54 35th 631 94.5%
2019 75.07 93rd 664 86.0%
2022 61.45 178th 667 73.3%
2023 74.95 91st 670 86.4%
2024 83.77 54th 665 91.9%
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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Dorton Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 80.60 70th 663 89.4%
2019 65.13 199th 671 70.3%
2022 58.03 226th 641 64.7%
2023 60.58 217th 639 66.0%
2024 58.20 251st 644 61.0%
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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Dorton Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 84.68 47th 665 92.9%
2019 76.84 104th 676 84.6%
2022 55.77 245th 657 62.7%
2023 62.20 206th 652 68.4%
2024 83.70 63rd 652 90.3%
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Rank History for elementary school White students at Dorton Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 85.71 55th 593 90.7%
2019 78.71 87th 592 85.3%
2022 51.10 286th 656 56.4%
2023 61.11 210th 658 68.1%
2024 71.64 144th 659 78.1%
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Data source: test scores: Kentucky Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Dorton Elementary School

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Rank History for all middle school students at Dorton Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2007 74.75 55th 284 80.6%
2008 52.36 131st 287 54.4%
2009 67.59 84th 289 70.9%
2010 70.77 77th 299 74.2%
2011 65.25 102nd 304 66.4%
2012 49.62 162nd 319 49.2%
2013 68.69 73rd 335 78.2%
2014 83.64 24th 335 92.8%
2015 63.27 100th 337 70.3%
2016 71.30 66th 331 80.1%
2017 56.95 134th 330 59.4%
2018 72.73 63rd 322 80.4%
2019 70.16 76th 335 77.3%
2022 68.70 72nd 320 77.5%
2023 71.70 65th 327 80.1%
2024 65.75 89th 324 72.5%
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Rank History for middle school Special Education students at Dorton Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 65.75 78th 294 73.5%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Dorton Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 77.93 32nd 285 88.8%
2019 76.29 39th 303 87.1%
2022 85.73 10th 310 96.8%
2023 94.98 8th 309 97.4%
2024 72.13 59th 311 81.0%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Dorton Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 86.11 17th 290 94.1%
2019 77.47 38th 299 87.3%
2022 41.19 179th 299 40.1%
2024 62.42 90th 300 70.0%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Dorton Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 54.73 119th 293 59.4%
2019 48.06 150th 303 50.5%
2022 77.85 41st 304 86.5%
2023 67.68 68th 307 77.9%
2024 60.76 101st 304 66.8%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Dorton Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 67.10 67th 253 73.5%
2019 61.77 86th 266 67.7%
2022 65.00 81st 314 74.2%
2023 60.29 108th 320 66.3%
2024 59.49 109th 316 65.5%
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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 Dorton Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 420 3 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 423
1989 414 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 415
1990 414 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 415
1991 386 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 387
1992 394 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 20 415
1993 372 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 372
1994 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 358 358
1995 358 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 358
1996 358 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 358
1997 388 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 388
1998 364 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 364
1999 364 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 364
2000 352 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 352
2001 346 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 346
2002 345 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 345
2003 345 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 345
2004 353 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 353
2005 328 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 328
2006 331 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 331
2007 311 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 311
2008 340 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 340
2009 299 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 299
2010 336 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 337
2011 324 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 324
2012 323 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 326
2013 319 0 0 2 0 0 2 0 323
2015 312 2 0 2 0 0 1 0 317
2016 313 1 0 2 0 0 3 0 319
2017 306 1 0 2 0 0 4 0 313
2018 295 1 0 0 0 0 3 0 299
2019 284 1 0 1 0 0 2 0 288
2020 281 1 0 0 0 0 2 0 284
2021 264 1 0 0 0 0 2 0 267
2022 256 0 0 0 0 0 4 0 260
2023 252 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 255

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 Dorton Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 423 22.6 18.7 n/a
1989 415 21.5 19.3 n/a
1990 415 23.0 18.0 n/a
1991 387 26.0 14.8 n/a
1992 415 28.0 14.8 n/a
1993 372 28.0 13.3 n/a
1994 358 26.2 13.7 n/a
1995 358 27.0 13.3 n/a
1996 358 27.0 13.3 n/a
1997 388 28.0 13.9 60.3
1998 364 21.2 17.2 69.5
1999 364 16.4 22.2 82.1
2000 352 12.0 29.3 84.4
2001 346 17.2 20.1 84.7
2002 345 23.0 15.0 99.1
2003 345 23.0 15.0 99.1
2004 353 23.0 15.3 n/a
2005 328 24.0 13.7 n/a
2006 331 24.0 13.8 85.2
2007 311 21.0 14.8 77.5
2008 340 21.5 15.8 77.9
2009 299 19.0 15.7 68.2
2010 337 12.5 26.9 78.6
2011 324 21.0 15.4 67.9
2012 326 19.0 17.1 62.6
2013 323 18.0 17.9 63.5
2015 317 19.0 16.6 72.9
2016 319 20.0 15.9 73.4
2017 313 18.5 16.9 73.8
2018 299 18.0 16.6 72.9
2019 288 20.0 14.4 73.6
2020 284 18.0 15.7 73.9
2021 267 18.0 14.8 79.8
2022 260 18.0 14.4 75.8
2023 255 16.0 15.9 77.3

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 Dorton Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 423 22.6 18.7 n/a
1989 415 21.5 19.3 n/a
1990 415 23.0 18.0 n/a
1991 387 26.0 14.8 n/a
1992 415 28.0 14.8 n/a
1993 372 28.0 13.3 n/a
1994 358 26.2 13.7 n/a
1995 358 27.0 13.3 n/a
1996 358 27.0 13.3 n/a
1997 388 28.0 13.9 60.3
1998 364 21.2 17.2 69.5
1999 364 16.4 22.2 82.1
2000 352 12.0 29.3 84.4
2001 346 17.2 20.1 84.7
2002 345 23.0 15.0 99.1
2003 345 23.0 15.0 99.1
2004 353 23.0 15.3 n/a
2005 328 24.0 13.7 n/a
2006 331 24.0 13.8 85.2
2007 311 21.0 14.8 77.5
2008 340 21.5 15.8 77.9
2009 299 19.0 15.7 68.2
2010 337 12.5 26.9 78.6
2011 324 21.0 15.4 67.9
2012 326 19.0 17.1 62.6
2013 323 18.0 17.9 63.5
2015 317 19.0 16.6 72.9
2016 319 20.0 15.9 73.4
2017 313 18.5 16.9 73.8
2018 299 18.0 16.6 72.9
2019 288 20.0 14.4 73.6
2020 284 18.0 15.7 73.9
2021 267 18.0 14.8 79.8
2022 260 18.0 14.4 75.8
2023 255 16.0 15.9 77.3

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Dorton 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 $1,048 (6.7%) $140 (0.9%) $1,188 (7.6%) $9,206 (59.1%) $1,757 (11.3%) $10,962 (70.3%) $15,585
2019 $1,217 (7.8%) $189 (1.2%) $1,407 (9.0%) $9,795 (62.9%) $1,975 (12.7%) $11,770 (75.6%) $15,571
2020 $1,224 (8.7%) $241 (1.7%) $1,465 (10.5%) $9,089 (65.0%) $1,652 (11.8%) $10,741 (76.8%) $13,992
2021 $1,474 (7.6%) $566 (2.9%) $2,040 (10.6%) $10,445 (54.1%) $2,040 (10.6%) $12,485 (64.6%) $19,324
2022 $1,493 (8.4%) $984 (5.6%) $2,478 (14.0%) $10,993 (62.1%) $3,353 (18.9%) $14,346 (81.1%) $17,698

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Dorton Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 131st of 700 Elementary schoolsRanks 197th of 687 Elementary schools
 10%
Ranks 76th of 335 Middle schoolsRanks 65th of 327 Middle schools
 2.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students288255
 11.5%
African American10
 100%
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic10
 100%
Pacific Islander00
White284252
 11.3%
Two or More Races23
 50%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients73.6%77.3%
 3.6%


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Dorton Elementary School ranks 116th of 685 Kentucky elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 255 students attended Dorton Elementary School.

Students at Dorton Elementary School are 99% White, 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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