Whitley County East Elementary School

Summary:

Whitley County East Elementary School is a public elementary school in Williamsburg, Kentucky, serving 267 students in grades PK-6. The school is part of the Whitley County School District, which is ranked 17th out of 159 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating.

Whitley County East Elementary School is an exceptional educational institution, consistently ranking in the top 5% of Kentucky elementary schools. In the 2023-2024 school year, the school ranked 19th out of 685 elementary schools in the state and received a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's academic performance is outstanding, with proficiency rates in mathematics and reading significantly higher than the Whitley County and Kentucky state averages across all grade levels. Additionally, the school excels in other subjects, such as writing, social studies, and editing and mechanics.

Whitley County East Elementary School's success extends beyond overall academic achievement. The school consistently ranks among the top schools in Kentucky for various student subgroups, including female students, male students, white students, special education students, and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds. This is particularly impressive given that the school has a high percentage of students from low-income families, with around 85% qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch. Despite these challenges, the school's academic performance remains exceptional, outperforming the other elementary schools in the Whitley County district, as well as nearby schools in the Knox County and Bell County districts.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

13781 Hwy 92E
Williamsburg, KY 40769

(606) 549-7097

District: Whitley County

SchoolDigger Rank:
19^th of 685 Kentucky Elementary Schools

Students who attend Whitley County East Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Whitley County Middle School
High:	Whitley County High School

Student/teacher ratio: 13.3

Number of students: 267

Racial breakdown:

White:

98.1%

Two or more races:

1.1%

Hispanic:

0.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 85%

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Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Whitley County East Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Whitley County East Elementary School 19^th of 685 Kentucky public elementary schools. (See Whitley County East Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Whitley County:

SchoolDigger ranks Whitley County 17^th of 159 Kentucky school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at Whitley County East Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	KY State Percentile
2007	66.65	195^th	638	69.4%
2008	50.54	343^rd	651	47.3%
2009	27.91	518^th	658	21.3%
2010	20.77	591^st	683	13.5%
2011	83.45	75^th	688	89.1%
2012	73.71	135^th	713	81.1%
2013	73.30	138^th	719	80.8%
2014	86.15	45^th	705	93.6%
2015	73.27	138^th	698	80.2%
2016	81.79	74^th	690	89.3%
2017	70.86	168^th	694	75.8%
2018	82.98	73^rd	691	89.4%
2019	88.46	31^st	700	95.6%
2021	60.60	161^st	517	68.9%
2022	85.59	52^nd	684	92.4%
2023	93.34	19^th	687	97.2%
2024	92.32	19^th	685	97.2%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Whitley County East Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	KY State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	84.70	50^th	661	92.4%
2024	99.60	1^st	279	99.6%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Whitley County East Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	KY State Percentile
2018	89.68	22^nd	631	96.5%
2019	92.43	10^th	664	98.5%
2022	90.53	17^th	667	97.5%
2023	97.30	6^th	670	99.1%
2024	97.41	3^rd	665	99.5%

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Rank History for Female students at Whitley County East Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	KY State Percentile
2018	74.70	112^th	663	83.1%
2019	77.28	88^th	671	86.9%
2022	63.27	182^nd	641	71.6%
2023	96.67	4^th	639	99.4%
2024	92.79	14^th	644	97.8%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Whitley County East Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	KY State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	99.13	3^rd	474	99.4%
2022	92.95	10^th	206	95.1%

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Rank History for Male students at Whitley County East Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	KY State Percentile
2018	83.12	58^th	665	91.3%
2019	90.00	22^nd	676	96.7%
2022	83.09	50^th	657	92.4%
2023	96.51	6^th	652	99.1%
2024	91.14	24^th	652	96.3%

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Rank History for White students at Whitley County East Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	KY State Percentile
2018	90.55	32^nd	593	94.6%
2019	76.57	101^st	592	82.9%
2022	82.13	62^nd	656	90.5%
2023	89.89	32^nd	658	95.1%
2024	88.34	38^th	659	94.2%

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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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Monday, April 13, 2015

Whitley East Elementary is an asset to our community. My children attend there and it has a very welcoming environment with the students needs first at hand. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Whitley County East Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Hispanic	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2008	298	1	0	n/a	n/a	299
2009	271	1	0	n/a	n/a	272
2010	306	2	0	n/a	n/a	308
2011	246	1	0	0	0	247
2012	254	1	0	0	0	255
2013	255	1	0	0	0	256
2014	229	1	1	0	0	231
2015	248	1	0	0	0	249
2016	251	0	1	0	2	254
2017	265	0	3	0	4	272
2018	262	0	3	0	4	269
2019	270	0	1	0	8	279
2020	289	1	1	0	7	298
2021	282	0	1	0	5	288
2022	262	0	1	0	3	266
2023	262	0	2	0	3	267

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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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 Whitley County East Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2008	299	19.8	15.1	81.3
2009	272	21.2	12.8	79.4
2010	308	18.2	16.9	89
2011	247	22.6	10.9	91.9
2012	255	21.8	11.6	89.8
2013	256	21.4	11.9	92.6
2014	231	20.6	11.2	80.5
2015	249	18.0	13.8	88.8
2016	254	19.0	13.3	89
2017	272	19.0	14.3	86.8
2018	269	18.0	14.9	83.6
2019	279	19.0	14.6	88.2
2020	298	19.5	15.2	82.9
2021	288	21.1	13.6	83
2022	266	20.1	13.2	83.8
2023	267	20.0	13.3	85

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 Whitley County East Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2008	299	19.8	15.1	81.3
2009	272	21.2	12.8	79.4
2010	308	18.2	16.9	89
2011	247	22.6	10.9	91.9
2012	255	21.8	11.6	89.8
2013	256	21.4	11.9	92.6
2014	231	20.6	11.2	80.5
2015	249	18.0	13.8	88.8
2016	254	19.0	13.3	89
2017	272	19.0	14.3	86.8
2018	269	18.0	14.9	83.6
2019	279	19.0	14.6	88.2
2020	298	19.5	15.2	82.9
2021	288	21.1	13.6	83
2022	266	20.1	13.2	83.8
2023	267	20.0	13.3	85

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 Whitley County East 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	$1,319 (8.8%)	$222 (1.5%)	$1,542 (10.3%)	$10,791 (71.7%)	$1,822 (12.1%)	$12,613 (83.9%)	$15,042
2019	$1,405 (9.6%)	$229 (1.6%)	$1,634 (11.1%)	$10,360 (70.4%)	$1,961 (13.3%)	$12,318 (83.7%)	$14,712
2020	$1,592 (10.8%)	$412 (2.8%)	$2,004 (13.6%)	$9,816 (66.4%)	$2,053 (13.9%)	$11,869 (80.3%)	$14,785
2021	$1,898 (12.3%)	$1,386 (9.0%)	$3,283 (21.3%)	$10,011 (65.0%)	$1,153 (7.5%)	$11,164 (72.5%)	$15,392
2022	$2,376 (13.7%)	$1,278 (7.3%)	$3,654 (21.0%)	$10,361 (59.5%)	$1,951 (11.2%)	$12,311 (70.7%)	$17,402

Data source: Kentucky Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Whitley County East Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 31^st of 700 Elementary schools	Ranks 19^th of 687 Elementary schools	1.7%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	279	267	4.3%
African American	0	0
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	1	2	100%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	270	262	3%
Two or More Races	8	3	62.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	88.2%	85%	3.2%

Schools Near Whitley County East 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
Whitley County East Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	13781 Hwy 92E	Williamsburg	40769	Whitley County	Whitley County	No	No	No	Yes	(606) 549-7097	267	20	13.3	85.0%	262 (98.1%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.1%)	92.3	19^th of 685 public elementary schools	97.2%		93.3	19^th of 687 public elementary schools	97.2%		70.0	68.0	71.0	66.0	73.0	79.0	69.0	66.0		57.0	71.0	71.0	$17,402	$2,376	$1,278	$3,654	$10,361	$1,951	$12,311
Frakes School Center	Public	PK, KG-8	29 Henderson Settlement Loop	Frakes	40940	Bell County	Bell County	No	No	No	Yes	(606) 337-2921	99	9	11.3	78.8%	98 (99.0%)	1 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	34.4	462^nd of 685 public elementary schools	32.6%					(n/a)				50.0		44.0		40.0	31.0	18.0			$32,807	$7,262	$1,431	$8,693	$16,925	$4,489	$24,114
Pleasant View Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	5554 Hwy 25 W South	Williamsburg	40769	Whitley County	Whitley County	No	No	No	Yes	(606) 549-7085	241	20	12.0	88.4%	232 (96.3%)	1 (0.4%)	6 (2.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.8%)	69	176^th of 685 public elementary schools	74.3%		56	277^th of 687 public elementary schools	59.7%	101	75.0	55.0	30.0	86.0	75.0	70.0	43.0	82.0		17.0	52.0	48.0	$18,881	$2,317	$1,018	$3,335	$12,195	$1,736	$13,931
G R Hampton Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	60 Ky 3441	Barbourville	40906	Knox County	Knox County	No	No	No	Yes	(606) 645-2840	268	20	13.4	74.3%	265 (98.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	90.6	30^th of 685 public elementary schools	95.6%		84.8	65^th of 687 public elementary schools	90.5%	35	88.0				95.0		69.0			77.0	67.0	51.0	$15,967	$2,460	$1,070	$3,531	$10,552	$1,637	$12,189
Boston Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	3291 Hwy 1804	Williamsburg	40769	Whitley County	Whitley County	No	No	No	Yes	(606) 549-7872	191	16	11.9	85.9%	184 (96.3%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.6%)	83.5	78^th of 685 public elementary schools	88.6%		58.1	257^th of 687 public elementary schools	62.6%	179		77.0	56.0	55.0	62.0	77.0	61.0		77.0	56.0	50.0	56.0	$19,199	$2,359	$1,071	$3,430	$11,957	$2,567	$14,524
Whitley County Central Primary School	Public	PK, KG-2	520 Blvd of Champions	Williamsburg	40769	Whitley County	Whitley County	No	No	No	Yes	(606) 549-7060	475	30	15.8	73.7%	456 (96.0%)	2 (0.4%)	6 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	10 (2.1%)								(n/a)													$16,914	$1,696	$1,112	$2,808	$10,930	$1,702	$12,632
Whitley Central Intermediate School	Public	3-6	2940 North Highway 25W	Williamsburg	40769	Whitley County	Whitley County	No	No	No	Yes	(606) 549-8011	454	33	13.7	71.6%	432 (95.2%)	4 (0.9%)	7 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	10 (2.2%)	85.5	64^th of 685 public elementary schools	90.7%		79	89^th of 687 public elementary schools	87.0%	25	66.0	61.0	56.0	59.0	66.0	66.0	65.0	72.0	56.0	62.0	50.0	62.0	$14,216	$1,796	$1,061	$2,858	$8,619	$1,494	$10,113
Jesse D Lay Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	220 N Allison Ave	Barbourville	40906	Knox County	Knox County	No	No	No	Yes	(606) 645-2849	339	26	13.0	63.1%	326 (96.2%)	3 (0.9%)	6 (1.8%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.9%)	73.7	130^th of 685 public elementary schools	81.0%		74.4	122^nd of 687 public elementary schools	82.2%	8	54.0	54.0	49.0		58.0	73.0	68.0			57.0	59.0	35.0	$14,984	$2,659	$1,026	$3,685	$9,597	$1,511	$11,109
Central Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1000 KY 3439d	Barbourville	40906	Knox County	Knox County	No	No	No	Yes	(606) 645-2832	362	32	11.4	86.7%	325 (89.8%)	11 (3.0%)	8 (2.2%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (4.4%)	84.4	72^nd of 685 public elementary schools	89.5%		44.4	380^th of 687 public elementary schools	44.7%	308	64.0	64.0	64.0		66.0	70.0	79.0		72.0	26.0	83.0	62.0	$15,089	$2,772	$1,016	$3,788	$9,522	$1,595	$11,117
Whitley County North Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	6670 Hwy 26	Rockholds	40759	Whitley County	Whitley County	No	No	No	Yes	(606) 549-7869	321	26	12.3	85.0%	310 (96.6%)	2 (0.6%)	2 (0.6%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.9%)	65.5	209^th of 685 public elementary schools	69.5%		78.6	91^st of 687 public elementary schools	86.8%	118	41.0	49.0	43.0	77.0	59.0	66.0	47.0	77.0		47.0	35.0	49.0	$26,076	$1,966	$1,173	$3,139	$10,828	$1,745	$12,573

Frequently Asked Questions about Whitley County East Elementary School

What schools do graduates of Whitley County East Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Whitley County East Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Whitley County Middle School
High : Whitley County High School

What district is Whitley County East Elementary School in?

Whitley County

Is Whitley County East Elementary School a good school?

Yes! Whitley County East Elementary School is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 19^th of 685 Kentucky elementary schools.

How many students attend Whitley County East Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 267 students attended Whitley County East Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of Whitley County East Elementary School?

Students at Whitley County East Elementary School are 98% White, 1% Two or more races.

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