Jesse D Lay Elementary School

220 N Allison Ave
Barbourville, KY 40906
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Top 30%
Serving 330 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Jesse D Lay Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is approximately equal to the Kentucky state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 26% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 330 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 2%
  • : Top 30% in KY
  • : 30-34% (Top 50%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Jesse D Lay Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:

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School Overview

Jesse D Lay Elementary School's student population of 330 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has grown by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
330 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
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School Rankings

Jesse D Lay Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,230 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Jesse D Lay Elementary School is 0.04, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.44. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (KY)
#256 out of 1230 schools
(Top 30%)
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30-34%
30%
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55-59%
42%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
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American Indian
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Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
1%
8%
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Black
1%
11%
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White
98%
74%
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Hawaiian
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Two or more races
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5%
All Ethnic Groups
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0.04
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Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
54%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
2%
4%
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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 Jesse D Lay Elementary School's ranking?
Jesse D Lay Elementary School is ranked #256 out of 1,230 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Kentucky.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% KY state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% KY state average).
How many students attend Jesse D Lay Elementary School?
330 students attend Jesse D Lay Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Jesse D Lay Elementary School students are White, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Jesse D Lay Elementary School?
Jesse D Lay Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Jesse D Lay Elementary School offer ?
Jesse D Lay Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Jesse D Lay Elementary School part of?
Jesse D Lay Elementary School is part of Knox County School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 330 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 2%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 30-34% (Top 50%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

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