Serving 404 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Crittenden-mt. Zion Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% 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 38% (which is equal to the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 36% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 28% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 404 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 13%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in KY
- Math Proficiency: 38% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 36% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Crittenden-mt. Zion Elementary School's student population of 404 students has declined by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has declined by 21% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
404 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Year Founded
2025
School Calendar
School Rankings
Crittenden-mt. Zion 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 Crittenden-mt. Zion Elementary School is 0.24, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#790 out of 1250 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
22%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
6%
10%
Black
2%
11%
White
87%
72%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Crittenden-mt. Zion Elementary School's ranking?
Crittenden-mt. Zion Elementary School is ranked #790 out of 1,250 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kentucky.
What schools are Crittenden-mt. Zion Elementary School often compared to?
Crittenden-mt. Zion Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Sherman Elementary School, Dry Ridge Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
38% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% KY state average), while 36% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% KY state average).
How many students attend Crittenden-mt. Zion Elementary School?
404 students attend Crittenden-mt. Zion Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Crittenden-mt. Zion Elementary School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Crittenden-mt. Zion Elementary School?
Crittenden-mt. Zion Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Crittenden-mt. Zion Elementary School offer ?
Crittenden-mt. Zion Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Crittenden-mt. Zion Elementary School part of?
Crittenden-mt. Zion Elementary School is part of Grant County School District.
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