Big Creek Elementary School serves 136 students in grades Kindergarten-8.
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 29% (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%
71%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
55%
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.
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