Serving 472 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Graves County Central Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 26% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 472 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 21%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in KY
- Math Proficiency: 60% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 53% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Graves County Central Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Graves County Central Elementary School's student population of 472 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
472 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Graves County Central Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,230 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Graves County Central Elementary School is 0.36, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.44. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#86 out of 1230 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
10%
8%
Black
3%
11%
White
79%
74%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Graves County Central Elementary School's ranking?
Graves County Central Elementary School is ranked #86 out of 1,230 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Kentucky.
What schools are Graves County Central Elementary School often compared to?
Graves County Central Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Fancy Farm Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% KY state average), while 53% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% KY state average).
How many students attend Graves County Central Elementary School?
472 students attend Graves County Central Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Graves County Central Elementary School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Graves County Central Elementary School?
Graves County Central Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Graves County Central Elementary School offer ?
Graves County Central Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Graves County Central Elementary School part of?
Graves County Central Elementary School is part of Graves County School District.
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