Estill County School District

253 Main St
Irvine, KY 40336
(District boundaries shown in map)
2/
10
Bottom 50%
For the 2024 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,144 students in Estill County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Kentucky.
Public Schools in Estill County School District have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public school average of 26% (majority Black).

Overview

2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (KY)
# Schools
6 Schools
1,535 Schools
# Students
2,144 Students
653,795 Students
# Teachers
146 Teachers
43,431 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1

District Rank

Estill County School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 171 school districts in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 85-89% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
State Average (KY)
#151 out of 172 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
This chart display the overall district rank of Estill County  School District, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
19%
30%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Estill County  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of KY by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
33%
42%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Estill County  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of KY by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
85-89%
90%
This chart display public school graduation rate of Estill County  School District and public school graduation rate of KY by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.06
0.44
# American Indian Students
2 Students
853 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
5 Students
12,780 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
29 Students
54,122 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
8%
# Black Students
5 Students
69,939 Students
% Black Students
n/a
11%
# White Students
2,074 Students
483,050 Students
% White Students
97%
74%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
1,016 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
28 Students
32,044 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
5%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
129
23,220
# Students in K Grade:
176
49,563
# Students in 1st Grade:
153
46,851
# Students in 2nd Grade:
153
47,051
# Students in 3rd Grade:
152
47,140
# Students in 4th Grade:
136
43,532
# Students in 5th Grade:
124
47,163
# Students in 6th Grade:
135
47,805
# Students in 7th Grade:
171
50,313
# Students in 8th Grade:
172
51,324
# Students in 9th Grade:
189
56,875
# Students in 10th Grade:
163
50,386
# Students in 11th Grade:
132
47,642
# Students in 12th Grade:
159
44,266
# Ungraded Students:
-
664

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $14,230 in this school district is less than the state median of $14,317. The school district revenue/student has declined by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,730 is higher than the state median of $14,055. The school district spending/student has grown by 38% over four school years.
This School District
This State (KY)
Total Revenue
$31 MM
$9,360 MM
This chart display total revenue of Estill County  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in KY by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$38 MM
$9,189 MM
This chart display total spending of Estill County  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in KY by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$14,230
$14,317
This chart display average revenue per public school student in Estill County  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in KY by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$17,730
$14,055
This chart display average spending per public school student in Estill County  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in KY by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Estill County School District Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Estill County Success Academy
Alternative School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
(2016-2017 School Year Data)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
253 Main St
Irvine, KY 40336
(606) 723-2181
Grades: 6-12
| 13 students
Rank: #22.
Estill County High School
Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
397 Engineer Rd
Irvine, KY 40336
(606) 723-3537
Grades: 9-12
| 630 students
Rank: #33.
Estill County Middle School
Math: 17% | Reading: 34%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
51 Patriot Dr.
Irvine, KY 40336
(606) 723-5136
Grades: 6-8
| 478 students
Rank: #44.
West Irvine Intermediate
Math: 20% | Reading: 31%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
155 Riverview Rd
Irvine, KY 40336
(606) 723-4800
Grades: 3-5
| 412 students
Rank: n/an/a
314 Main St
Irvine, KY 40336
(606) 723-7703
Grades: K-2
| 482 students
Rank: n/an/a
1000 South Irvine Rd
Irvine, KY 40336
(606) 723-4700
Grades: PK
| 129 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Estill County School District?
Estill County School District manages 6 public schools serving 2,144 students.
What is the rank of Estill County School District?
Estill County School District is ranked #151 out of 171 school districts in Kentucky (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Estill County School District?
97% of Estill County School District students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Estill County School District?
Estill County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is equal to the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What is Estill County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,730 is higher than the state median of $14,055. The school district spending/student has grown by 38% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 6 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 2,144 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 3%
  • : 85-89% (Btm 50% in KY)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 33% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

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