Serving 276 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Letcher Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 10-14% (which was lower than the Kentucky state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 35-39% (which was lower than the Kentucky state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 was lower than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 1% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which was lower than the Kentucky state average of 26% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
276 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#911 out of 1230 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
n/a
8%
Black
n/a
11%
White
99%
74%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
80%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Letcher Elementary School's ranking?
Letcher Elementary School is ranked #911 out of 1,230 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kentucky.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% KY state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% KY state average).
How many students attend Letcher Elementary School?
276 students attend Letcher Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Letcher Elementary School students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Letcher Elementary School?
Letcher Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Letcher Elementary School offer ?
Letcher Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Letcher Elementary School part of?
Letcher Elementary School is part of Letcher County School District.
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