Keavy Elementary School

598 W Hwy 312
Keavy, KY 40737
10/
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Top 5%
Serving 282 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Keavy Elementary School ranks in the top 5% 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 65-69% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 27% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 282 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 3%
  • : Top 5% in KY
  • : 65-69% (Top 5%)
  • : 75-79% (Top 1%)
  • : 40-49% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Keavy Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:

School Overview

Keavy Elementary School's student population of 282 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
282 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
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School Rankings

Keavy Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,267 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Keavy Elementary School is 0.06, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.45. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (KY)
#17 out of 1267 schools
(Top 5%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Keavy Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
65-69%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Keavy Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
75-79%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Keavy Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Kentucky by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
40-49%
22%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Keavy Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
15:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
2%
9%
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Black
n/a
11%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Keavy Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
White
97%
73%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Kentucky.
0.06
This chart displays the diversity score of Keavy Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Kentucky by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
54%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Keavy Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Keavy Elementary School's ranking?
Keavy Elementary School is ranked #17 out of 1,267 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Kentucky.
What schools are Keavy Elementary School often compared to?
Keavy Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Cold Hill Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% KY state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% KY state average).
How many students attend Keavy Elementary School?
282 students attend Keavy Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Keavy Elementary School students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Keavy Elementary School?
Keavy Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Keavy Elementary School offer ?
Keavy Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Keavy Elementary School part of?
Keavy Elementary School is part of Laurel County School District.

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5   11/19/2013
everyone is very nice there and do great with the kids '
- Posted by Parent - cindy

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 282 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 3%
  • : Top 5%
  • : 65-69% (Top 5%)
  • : 75-79% (Top 1%)
  • : 40-49% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

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