Serving 535 students in grades Kindergarten-3, Pine Knot Primary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 60-64% (which was higher than the Kentucky state average of 47%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 60-64% (which was higher than the Kentucky state average of 56%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 was equal to the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 2% 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 Kindergarten-3
Total Students
535 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)60-64%
47%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)60-64%
56%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
1%
8%
Black
1%
11%
White
98%
74%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
79%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
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 percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 47% KY state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 56% KY state average).
How many students attend Pine Knot Primary School?
535 students attend Pine Knot Primary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Pine Knot Primary School students are White, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pine Knot Primary School?
Pine Knot Primary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Pine Knot Primary School offer ?
Pine Knot Primary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-3
What school district is Pine Knot Primary School part of?
Pine Knot Primary School is part of Mccreary County School District.
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