Serving 335 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Evarts Elementary School ranks in the top 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 34% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 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 29% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 335 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 4%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in KY
- Math Proficiency: 34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Evarts Elementary School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Evarts, KY, covering approximately 462.5 square miles. Families typically have a 20-30 minute drive to the school, with the average distance from the school to the zone's edge being about 12 miles and reaching up to 20.4 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Evarts Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Evarts Elementary School's student population of 335 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
335 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Committed to Excellence in Education
School Rankings
Evarts Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,250 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Evarts Elementary School is 0.08, 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
#461 out of 1250 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
22%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
2%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
White
96%
71%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)40%
28%
Eligible for Free Lunch
87%
55%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
Showing 2010–2025. 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 Evarts Elementary School's ranking?
Evarts Elementary School is ranked #461 out of 1,250 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Kentucky.
What schools are Evarts Elementary School often compared to?
Evarts Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Black Mountain Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% KY state average), while 55% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% KY state average).
How many students attend Evarts Elementary School?
335 students attend Evarts Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Evarts Elementary School students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Evarts Elementary School?
Evarts Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Evarts Elementary School offer ?
Evarts Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Evarts Elementary School part of?
Evarts Elementary School is part of Harlan County School District.
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