Spencer County Elementary School

Summary:

Spencer County Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Taylorsville, Kentucky, serving grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 804 students. The school is part of the Spencer County School District, which is ranked 43 out of 159 districts in Kentucky and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Spencer County Elementary School consistently ranks among the top 25% of elementary schools in Kentucky, with a statewide ranking between 68 and 211 over the past 10 years. The school's performance on the Kentucky State Assessments (KSA) is notably higher than the state averages across multiple subjects and grade levels, particularly in Mathematics, where proficiency rates exceed the state and district averages by a significant margin. The school also demonstrates strong performance across different student subgroups, including female students, male students, white students, special education students, and low socioeconomic status students.

Compared to nearby schools, Taylorsville Elementary School, the closest neighboring school within the same district, has consistently lower academic performance, while Simpsonville Elementary, a school in the neighboring Shelby County district, has demonstrated stronger academic performance in recent years, but still lags behind Spencer County Elementary in several key metrics. The schools in the Bullitt County and Nelson County districts, which are further away, generally have lower academic performance and higher rates of free and reduced-price lunch recipients compared to Spencer County Elementary.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 1265 Mt. Washington Rd.
       Taylorsville, KY  40071


(502) 477-6950

District: Spencer County

SchoolDigger Rank:
138th of 685 Kentucky Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,012 Help


Students who attend Spencer County Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Spencer County Middle School
High:    Spencer County High School

Student/teacher ratio:  17.9 Help
Number of students:  806

Racial breakdown:

White:
90.2%
Hispanic:
4.2%
Two or more races:
3.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  29.8% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Spencer County Elementary School ranks better than 79.9% of elementary schools in Kentucky. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 72.4. (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 Spencer County Elementary School has the largest elementary school student body size in the Spencer County School District. Racial makeup is: White (90.2%), Hispanic (4.2%), two or more races (3.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 29.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Spencer County School District. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Spencer County Elementary School is 17.9. 1 elementary schools in the Spencer County School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Spencer County Elementary School is $11,012. 1 elementary schools in the Spencer County School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Spencer County Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Spencer County Elementary School 138th of 685 Kentucky public elementary schools. (See Spencer County Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Spencer County:

SchoolDigger ranks Spencer County 43rd of 159 Kentucky school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Spencer County Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Spencer County Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2007 71.02 163rd 638 74.5%
2008 60.17 264th 651 59.4%
2009 53.28 328th 658 50.2%
2010 56.75 311th 683 54.5%
2011 67.33 200th 688 70.9%
2012 77.62 108th 713 84.9%
2013 69.37 179th 719 75.1%
2014 75.60 116th 705 83.5%
2015 75.10 126th 698 81.9%
2016 78.02 92nd 690 86.7%
2017 78.41 106th 694 84.7%
2018 83.54 68th 691 90.2%
2019 75.98 119th 700 83.0%
2021 59.66 165th 517 68.1%
2022 61.18 211th 684 69.2%
2023 65.47 199th 687 71.0%
2024 72.40 138th 685 79.9%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Spencer County Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 76.76 107th 661 83.8%
2023 40.02 142nd 257 44.7%
2024 50.90 114th 279 59.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Spencer County Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 70.16 133rd 631 78.9%
2019 67.11 163rd 664 75.5%
2022 67.85 126th 667 81.1%
2023 66.22 154th 670 77.0%
2024 59.98 218th 665 67.2%
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Rank History for Female students at Spencer County Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 78.62 83rd 663 87.5%
2019 67.84 171st 671 74.5%
2021 54.18 133rd 312 57.4%
2022 55.43 249th 641 61.2%
2023 55.52 255th 639 60.1%
2024 66.20 178th 644 72.4%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Spencer County Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 66.55 98th 445 78.0%
2019 43.01 229th 474 51.7%
2022 49.80 89th 206 56.8%
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Rank History for Male students at Spencer County Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 82.63 63rd 665 90.5%
2019 79.31 78th 676 88.5%
2021 48.75 174th 325 46.5%
2022 66.01 161st 657 75.5%
2023 69.25 138th 652 78.8%
2024 74.19 113th 652 82.7%
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Rank History for White students at Spencer County Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 82.00 77th 593 87.0%
2019 75.32 108th 592 81.8%
2021 49.25 172nd 337 49.0%
2022 54.23 256th 656 61.0%
2023 57.52 245th 658 62.8%
2024 64.73 194th 659 70.6%
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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.

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Data source: Kentucky Department of Education

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Reviews:
by a parent
Monday, May 3, 2021

Open Quote I am so pleased with Spencer Co. County elementary. All the teachers and staff have went above and beyond to make sure my baby had everything he needed to succeed in his next journey in life and nit just educational but developmental as well even taken time to give 1 in 1 assistance in needed areas. I am a single mother and mire than once these guys have filled in whrn timr wouldnt allow me to do so. They treat you like family and students are focused on learning not stereotypical or material things as Ive seen with schools in the city. Thank You Spencer County for helping my kid become the best be can be!! U guys are the gr8st!!! Close Quote


by a teacher
Tuesday, April 2, 2019

Open Quote Amazing school with amazing students. Rigorous curriculum embedded within the learning. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Spencer County Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 736 11 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 747
1989 755 6 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 763
1990 765 8 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 773
1991 794 8 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 802
1992 731 7 0 3 0 n/a n/a 34 775
1993 814 6 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 822
1994 827 12 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 841
1995 910 9 2 3 0 n/a n/a 0 924
1996 910 9 2 3 0 n/a n/a 0 924
1997 934 11 2 5 0 n/a n/a 0 952
1998 977 11 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 990
1999 1022 11 3 1 0 n/a n/a 0 1037
2000 742 12 3 2 0 n/a n/a 0 759
2001 815 15 1 7 0 n/a n/a 0 838
2002 818 22 2 7 0 n/a n/a 0 849
2003 818 22 2 7 0 n/a n/a 0 849
2004 848 23 2 5 0 n/a n/a 0 878
2005 876 20 1 7 0 n/a n/a 0 904
2006 691 12 3 6 0 n/a n/a 0 712
2007 726 14 3 3 0 n/a n/a 3 749
2008 752 12 3 8 0 n/a n/a 4 779
2009 772 9 6 6 0 n/a n/a 6 799
2010 763 13 7 9 0 n/a n/a 5 797
2011 770 10 6 25 0 0 15 0 826
2012 741 7 4 30 2 0 22 0 806
2013 751 10 3 34 2 0 27 0 827
2014 770 7 3 28 1 0 33 0 842
2015 742 7 3 28 1 0 29 0 810
2016 755 7 2 30 1 0 26 0 821
2017 764 7 1 24 2 0 25 0 823
2018 637 9 7 20 1 0 30 0 704
2019 674 8 8 19 1 0 22 0 732
2020 731 7 7 25 1 0 23 0 794
2021 713 9 7 26 1 0 21 0 777
2022 678 9 7 31 1 0 27 0 753
2023 730 10 3 29 1 2 29 0 804
2024 727 11 2 34 0 2 30 0 806

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 Spencer County Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 747 38.9 19.2 n/a
1989 763 41.9 18.2 n/a
1990 773 41.9 18.4 n/a
1991 802 49.5 16.2 n/a
1992 775 50.7 15.2 n/a
1993 822 52.8 15.6 n/a
1994 841 53.6 15.7 n/a
1995 924 59.6 15.5 n/a
1996 924 59.6 15.5 n/a
1997 952 58.6 16.2 42.5
1998 990 54.2 18.3 45.7
1999 1037 43.8 23.7 48.9
2000 759 32.0 23.7 66
2001 838 30.7 27.3 46.1
2002 849 52.4 16.2 64.9
2003 849 52.4 16.2 64.9
2004 878 54.8 16.0 n/a
2005 904 49.7 18.2 n/a
2006 712 42.9 16.6 20.2
2007 749 42.0 17.8 23.2
2008 779 45.0 17.3 27.1
2009 799 42.8 18.7 33.9
2010 797 37.8 21.0 35.7
2011 826 43.2 19.1 36
2012 806 43.3 18.6 33.4
2013 827 42.1 19.6 36.2
2014 842 44.0 19.1 35.9
2015 810 45.0 18.0 36.4
2016 821 45.0 18.2 39.1
2017 823 44.7 18.4 37.5
2018 704 40.5 17.3 39.3
2019 732 40.0 18.3 38.9
2020 794 42.5 18.6 30.9
2021 777 43.6 17.8 23.4
2022 753 44.7 16.8 30.4
2023 804 44.2 18.1 33.7
2024 806 45.0 17.9 29.8

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 Spencer County Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 747 38.9 19.2 n/a
1989 763 41.9 18.2 n/a
1990 773 41.9 18.4 n/a
1991 802 49.5 16.2 n/a
1992 775 50.7 15.2 n/a
1993 822 52.8 15.6 n/a
1994 841 53.6 15.7 n/a
1995 924 59.6 15.5 n/a
1996 924 59.6 15.5 n/a
1997 952 58.6 16.2 42.5
1998 990 54.2 18.3 45.7
1999 1037 43.8 23.7 48.9
2000 759 32.0 23.7 66
2001 838 30.7 27.3 46.1
2002 849 52.4 16.2 64.9
2003 849 52.4 16.2 64.9
2004 878 54.8 16.0 n/a
2005 904 49.7 18.2 n/a
2006 712 42.9 16.6 20.2
2007 749 42.0 17.8 23.2
2008 779 45.0 17.3 27.1
2009 799 42.8 18.7 33.9
2010 797 37.8 21.0 35.7
2011 826 43.2 19.1 36
2012 806 43.3 18.6 33.4
2013 827 42.1 19.6 36.2
2014 842 44.0 19.1 35.9
2015 810 45.0 18.0 36.4
2016 821 45.0 18.2 39.1
2017 823 44.7 18.4 37.5
2018 704 40.5 17.3 39.3
2019 732 40.0 18.3 38.9
2020 794 42.5 18.6 30.9
2021 777 43.6 17.8 23.4
2022 753 44.7 16.8 30.4
2023 804 44.2 18.1 33.7
2024 806 45.0 17.9 29.8

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 Spencer County 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 $303 (2.4%) $52 (0.4%) $355 (2.8%) $8,879 (70.2%) $1,586 (12.5%) $10,465 (82.7%) $12,655
2019 $299 (2.5%) $95 (0.8%) $394 (3.3%) $8,071 (68.0%) $1,285 (10.8%) $9,356 (78.8%) $11,868
2020 $359 (2.8%) $96 (0.8%) $455 (3.6%) $8,251 (65.0%) $1,043 (8.2%) $9,293 (73.2%) $12,696
2021 $624 (4.8%) $342 (2.6%) $967 (7.4%) $8,054 (62.0%) $874 (6.7%) $8,928 (68.7%) $12,994
2022 $892 (8.1%) $584 (5.3%) $1,477 (13.4%) $8,463 (76.9%) $1,073 (9.7%) $9,536 (86.6%) $11,012

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Spencer County Elementary School

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Rankings

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Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
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Ranks 119th of 700 Elementary schoolsRanks 199th of 687 Elementary schools
 12%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students732804
 9.8%
African American810
 25%
American Indian11
Asian83
 62.5%
Hispanic1929
 52.6%
Pacific Islander02
White674730
 8.3%
Two or More Races2229
 31.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients38.9%33.7%
 5.2%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Spencer County Elementary School

Students who attend Spencer County Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Spencer County Middle School
High : Spencer County High School

Students at Spencer County Elementary School are 90% White, 4% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 1% African American.

In the 2023-24 school year, 806 students attended Spencer County Elementary School.

Spencer County Elementary School ranks 138th of 685 Kentucky elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.


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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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