Best Public Schools in Zip Code 42726

Summary:

The 42726 zip code is home to a single standout public elementary school, Clarkson Elementary School. This school has consistently ranked in the top 25% of Kentucky elementary schools in recent years, earning 4 out of 5 stars from the state. With an enrollment of 609 students in grades PK-5, Clarkson Elementary serves the Grayson County district.

Clarkson Elementary stands out for its strong academic performance, with proficiency rates in mathematics, reading, writing, social studies, and editing/mechanics exceeding state and county averages in most grades. The school's high free/reduced lunch rate of 65.35% indicates it serves a significant population of economically disadvantaged students, making its academic achievements all the more impressive. Clarkson Elementary's high spending per student of $22,050 and low student-teacher ratio of 15.5 to 1 suggest the district is investing substantial resources to support the school's educational programs.

Overall, Clarkson Elementary School is a shining example of a high-performing public elementary school, providing a quality education to its students despite the challenges of serving a predominantly economically disadvantaged community. The school's consistent top-quartile rankings and above-average test scores across multiple subjects demonstrate its effectiveness in delivering a well-rounded and rigorous curriculum.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				KSA Mathematics (2024)			KSA Reading (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 Reading 3rd Grade	KSA Reading 4th Grade	KSA Reading 5th 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
Clarkson Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	310 Millerstown Street	Clarkson	42726	Grayson County	Grayson County	No	No	No	Yes	(270) 242-3061	609	39	15.5	65.4%	583 (95.7%)	3 (0.5%)	11 (1.8%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (1.5%)	70.5	161^st of 685 public elementary schools	76.5%		76.1	110^th of 687 public elementary schools	84.0%	51	59.0	53.0	47.0	62.0	56.0	59.0	53.0	39.0	58.0	$25,884	$2,362	$1,051	$3,414	$18,623	$3,847	$22,471

Cities Near Zip Code 42726

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Clarkson	6.51 mi	1	28^th
Leitchfield	8.38 mi	7	89^th
Cub Run	9.28 mi	1	100^th
Sweeden	12.67 mi	1	2^nd
Bonnieville	14.19 mi	1	269^th

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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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