Phelps Elementary School

Summary:

Phelps Elementary School is a public elementary school in Freeburn, Kentucky, serving 293 students in grades PK-6 and part of the Pike County School District, which is ranked 28 out of 159 districts in the state.

Phelps Elementary consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in Kentucky, maintaining a 4 or 5-star rating from SchoolDigger for most years. The school outperforms the Pike County and Kentucky state averages in key subjects like mathematics, reading, writing, and social studies, particularly in the upper elementary grades. Phelps Elementary's performance is especially impressive for its low-income and special education student populations, ranking in the top 50 and top 150 schools in the state, respectively, for these subgroups.

While Phelps Elementary's academic achievements are exceptional, some nearby schools within the same district, such as Mullins Elementary and Elkhorn City Elementary, have lower performance and rankings. Phelps Elementary's strategic resource allocation, with relatively high per-student spending and a low student-teacher ratio, may contribute to its consistent success. However, the school could still look to improve proficiency in certain subject areas, such as 6th-grade reading and mathematics, to maintain its high standards.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

 11672 Phelps 632 RD
       Freeburn, KY  41528


(606) 456-7716

District: Pike County

SchoolDigger Rank:
83rd of 685 Kentucky Elementary Schools


Student/teacher ratio:  12.2 Help
Number of students:  293

Racial breakdown:

White:
98.0%
Two or more races:
1.0%
Hispanic:
0.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  84.6% Help


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Compare Details Phelps Elementary School ranks better than 87.9% of elementary schools in Kentucky. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 81.96. (See more...)
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Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Phelps Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Phelps Elementary School 83rd of 685 Kentucky public elementary schools. (See Phelps 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 Phelps Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Phelps Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2007 51.12 316th 638 50.5%
2008 53.82 314th 651 51.8%
2009 40.72 436th 658 33.7%
2010 32.07 526th 683 23.0%
2011 30.46 533rd 688 22.5%
2012 28.50 572nd 713 19.8%
2013 24.89 600th 719 16.6%
2014 43.60 424th 705 39.9%
2015 60.54 258th 698 63.0%
2016 86.90 41st 690 94.1%
2017 91.81 18th 694 97.4%
2018 89.99 30th 691 95.7%
2019 76.54 113th 700 83.9%
2021 46.23 264th 517 48.9%
2022 73.78 119th 684 82.6%
2023 91.70 29th 687 95.8%
2024 81.96 83rd 685 87.9%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Phelps Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 71.47 147th 661 77.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Phelps Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 92.67 17th 631 97.3%
2019 80.99 57th 664 91.4%
2021 54.32 129th 275 53.1%
2022 80.82 50th 667 92.5%
2023 95.11 13th 670 98.1%
2024 88.93 28th 665 95.8%
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Rank History for Female students at Phelps Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 87.03 31st 663 95.3%
2019 74.56 115th 671 82.9%
2022 74.25 103rd 641 83.9%
2023 81.72 57th 639 91.1%
2024 82.57 60th 644 90.7%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Phelps Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 93.26 26th 445 94.2%
2019 83.55 57th 474 88.0%
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Rank History for Male students at Phelps Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 89.97 23rd 665 96.5%
2019 75.75 116th 676 82.8%
2021 60.53 110th 325 66.2%
2022 70.19 125th 657 81.0%
2023 88.28 42nd 652 93.6%
2024 72.43 127th 652 80.5%
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Rank History for White students at Phelps Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 69.05 147th 656 77.6%
2023 88.71 36th 658 94.5%
2024 75.60 114th 659 82.7%
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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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Enrollment information for Phelps Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 397 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 397
1989 387 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 387
1990 515 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 515
1991 475 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 475
1992 463 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 35 498
1993 441 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 441
1994 431 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 431
1995 387 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 387
1996 387 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 387
1997 359 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 359
1998 367 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 368
1999 374 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 375
2000 357 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 358
2001 363 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 363
2002 378 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 378
2003 378 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 378
2004 395 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 396
2005 371 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 371
2006 346 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 346
2007 320 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 321
2008 334 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 335
2009 321 3 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 324
2010 332 3 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 335
2011 337 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 340
2012 339 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 344
2013 348 4 0 1 0 0 0 0 353
2015 464 2 0 1 0 0 0 0 467
2016 428 1 0 2 0 0 0 0 431
2017 403 2 0 2 0 0 0 0 407
2018 394 1 0 5 0 0 3 0 403
2019 398 1 0 10 0 0 4 0 413
2020 385 1 0 8 0 0 4 0 398
2021 336 1 0 5 0 0 4 0 346
2022 304 1 0 4 0 0 4 0 313
2023 287 1 0 2 0 0 3 0 293

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 Phelps Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 397 23.0 17.2 n/a
1989 387 24.1 16.0 n/a
1990 515 32.0 16.0 n/a
1991 475 33.0 14.3 n/a
1992 498 30.0 16.6 n/a
1993 441 30.0 14.7 n/a
1994 431 30.0 14.4 n/a
1995 387 26.0 14.9 n/a
1996 387 26.0 14.9 n/a
1997 359 24.0 15.0 69.6
1998 368 17.0 21.6 67.9
1999 375 8.9 42.1 76.3
2000 358 16.3 22.0 79.6
2001 363 19.6 18.5 79.3
2002 378 24.5 15.4 99.2
2003 378 24.5 15.4 99.2
2004 396 24.0 16.5 n/a
2005 371 23.0 16.1 n/a
2006 346 23.0 15.0 79.5
2007 321 22.0 14.6 81.3
2008 335 21.5 15.6 78.2
2009 324 21.0 15.4 74.4
2010 335 17.0 19.7 66
2011 340 17.0 20.0 57.9
2012 344 19.5 17.6 73.3
2013 353 19.0 18.5 72.2
2015 467 27.0 17.2 81.8
2016 431 25.0 17.2 81.7
2017 407 25.0 16.2 82.8
2018 403 23.0 17.5 77.9
2019 413 24.0 17.2 76
2020 398 25.0 15.9 79.4
2021 346 25.0 13.8 84.7
2022 313 25.0 12.5 79.9
2023 293 24.0 12.2 84.6

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 Phelps Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 397 23.0 17.2 n/a
1989 387 24.1 16.0 n/a
1990 515 32.0 16.0 n/a
1991 475 33.0 14.3 n/a
1992 498 30.0 16.6 n/a
1993 441 30.0 14.7 n/a
1994 431 30.0 14.4 n/a
1995 387 26.0 14.9 n/a
1996 387 26.0 14.9 n/a
1997 359 24.0 15.0 69.6
1998 368 17.0 21.6 67.9
1999 375 8.9 42.1 76.3
2000 358 16.3 22.0 79.6
2001 363 19.6 18.5 79.3
2002 378 24.5 15.4 99.2
2003 378 24.5 15.4 99.2
2004 396 24.0 16.5 n/a
2005 371 23.0 16.1 n/a
2006 346 23.0 15.0 79.5
2007 321 22.0 14.6 81.3
2008 335 21.5 15.6 78.2
2009 324 21.0 15.4 74.4
2010 335 17.0 19.7 66
2011 340 17.0 20.0 57.9
2012 344 19.5 17.6 73.3
2013 353 19.0 18.5 72.2
2015 467 27.0 17.2 81.8
2016 431 25.0 17.2 81.7
2017 407 25.0 16.2 82.8
2018 403 23.0 17.5 77.9
2019 413 24.0 17.2 76
2020 398 25.0 15.9 79.4
2021 346 25.0 13.8 84.7
2022 313 25.0 12.5 79.9
2023 293 24.0 12.2 84.6

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 Phelps 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 $1,343 (8.3%) $121 (0.7%) $1,464 (9.0%) $9,894 (60.8%) $1,497 (9.2%) $11,391 (70.1%) $16,261
2019 $1,580 (10.3%) $187 (1.2%) $1,767 (11.5%) $9,654 (62.7%) $1,619 (10.5%) $11,272 (73.2%) $15,391
2020 $1,639 (10.8%) $338 (2.2%) $1,977 (13.1%) $9,969 (65.9%) $1,433 (9.5%) $11,401 (75.4%) $15,121
2021 $1,962 (9.7%) $518 (2.6%) $2,480 (12.3%) $11,276 (55.7%) $1,767 (8.7%) $13,043 (64.4%) $20,241
2022 $2,225 (10.7%) $921 (4.4%) $3,146 (15.2%) $13,954 (67.3%) $2,927 (14.1%) $16,881 (81.4%) $20,733

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Phelps 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)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 113th of 700 Elementary schoolsRanks 29th of 687 Elementary schools
 11.9%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students413293
 29.1%
African American11
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic102
 80%
Pacific Islander00
White398287
 27.9%
Two or More Races43
 25%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients76%84.6%
 8.6%


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Phelps Elementary School ranks 83rd of 685 Kentucky elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students at Phelps Elementary School are 98% White, 1% Two or more races.

In the 2022-23 school year, 293 students attended Phelps 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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