Letcher Elementary School (Closed 2021)

160 Letcher High School Dr
Blackey, KY 41804
(School attendance zone shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%
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)
Total Students
276 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (KY)
#911 out of 1230 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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10-14%
30%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Letcher 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 2020-21 school year data.
35-39%
42%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Letcher 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 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
n/a
8%
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Black
n/a
11%
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White
99%
74%
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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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0.02
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Eligible for Free Lunch
80%
54%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
3%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Letcher Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
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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