Serving 136 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Big Creek 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 20-24% (which was lower than the Kentucky state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 45-49% (which was lower than the Kentucky state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 was lower than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 4% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Kentucky state average of 28% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
136 students
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)20-24%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)45-49%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
n/a
10%
Black
2%
11%
White
96%
72%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% KY state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% KY state average).
How many students attend Big Creek Elementary School?
136 students attend Big Creek Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Big Creek Elementary School students are White, 2% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Big Creek Elementary School?
Big Creek Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Big Creek Elementary School offer ?
Big Creek Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Big Creek Elementary School part of?
Big Creek Elementary School is part of Perry County School District.
Recent Articles
Texas Schools: The Voucher/School Choice Debate
The issue of school choice and a voucher system is currently being revisited in Houston and across the state of Texas, with strong opinions on both sides of the debate.
Fuel Up to Play 60 Focuses on Integrating Fitness and Wellness into the School Day
What if NFL players came to your school? With the Fuel Up to Play 60 program, sponsored by the National Dairy Council and the NFL, nutrition and exercise are promoted during the school day. NFL players participate in the program by coming to schools and talking to students about fitness. Learn more about the program and some of the schools that are implementing it.
What Parents Need to Know About Lunch Shaming
Students all over the nation go hungry every day not because their schools don’t offer lunch, but because they refuse them to children with outstanding debts. Read on to learn about the horror that is lunch shaming and what can be done about it.
