Serving 266 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Crab Orchard 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 25-29% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 29% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 266 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 6%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in KY
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Crab Orchard Elementary School serves the eastern part of its district in Crab Orchard, KY, covering an area of approximately 76.6 square miles. The school is typically a 10-12 minute drive for families living within the zone, with an average distance of 4.4 miles to the nearest edge and a maximum distance of 9.5 miles to the furthest edge.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Crab Orchard Elementary School's student population of 266 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
266 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Crab Orchard Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,250 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Crab Orchard Elementary School is 0.12, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.48. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#974 out of 1250 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
22%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
2%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
11%
White
94%
71%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)24.4%
28%
Eligible for Free Lunch
82%
55%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Crab Orchard Elementary School's ranking?
Crab Orchard Elementary School is ranked #974 out of 1,250 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?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% KY state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% KY state average).
How many students attend Crab Orchard Elementary School?
266 students attend Crab Orchard Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Crab Orchard Elementary School students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Crab Orchard Elementary School?
Crab Orchard Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Crab Orchard Elementary School offer ?
Crab Orchard Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Crab Orchard Elementary School part of?
Crab Orchard Elementary School is part of Lincoln County School District.
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