Waynesburg Elementary School

345 Us Hwy 328 W
Waynesburg, KY 40489
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 183 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Waynesburg 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 is 10-14% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 26% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 183 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 4%
  • : Bottom 50% in KY
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Waynesburg Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:

School Overview

Waynesburg Elementary School's student population of 183 students has declined by 33% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
183 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
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School Rankings

Waynesburg Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,230 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Waynesburg Elementary School is 0.08, 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.
This School
State Level (KY)
#1082 out of 1230 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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10-14%
30%
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25-29%
42%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
15:1
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American Indian
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Asian
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2%
Hispanic
2%
8%
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Black
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11%
White
96%
74%
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Hawaiian
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Two or more races
2%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.08
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Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
54%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
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School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Waynesburg Elementary School's ranking?
Waynesburg Elementary School is ranked #1082 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 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% KY state average).
How many students attend Waynesburg Elementary School?
183 students attend Waynesburg Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Waynesburg Elementary School students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Waynesburg Elementary School?
Waynesburg Elementary School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Waynesburg Elementary School offer ?
Waynesburg Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Waynesburg Elementary School part of?
Waynesburg Elementary School is part of Lincoln County School District.

School Reviews

5   5/17/2016
The waynesburg school has made many needed improves, and the school is looking in the best interest of it's students. I am very honored to have my children enlisted at waynesburg. All of the staff is doing a great job, keep up the good work.
- Posted by Parent - julie

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 183 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 4%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

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