Serving 504 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, H W Wilkey 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 35% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 29% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 504 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 8%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in KY
- Math Proficiency: 35% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 48% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: H W Wilkey Elementary School serves the northeast part of Leitchfield, KY, covering an attendance area of approximately 45.7 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of 10 to 15 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 8.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
School Overview
H W Wilkey Elementary School's student population of 504 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
504 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2025
School Calendar
School Rankings
H W Wilkey 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 H W Wilkey Elementary School is 0.15, 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
#603 out of 1250 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
22%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
3%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
White
92%
71%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)20.4%
28%
Eligible for Free Lunch
69%
55%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Purple and Gold
School Mascot
Bulldogs
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is H W Wilkey Elementary School's ranking?
H W Wilkey Elementary School is ranked #603 out of 1,250 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Kentucky.
What schools are H W Wilkey Elementary School often compared to?
H W Wilkey Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Clarkson Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% KY state average), while 48% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% KY state average).
How many students attend H W Wilkey Elementary School?
504 students attend H W Wilkey Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of H W Wilkey Elementary School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of H W Wilkey Elementary School?
H W Wilkey Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does H W Wilkey Elementary School offer ?
H W Wilkey Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is H W Wilkey Elementary School part of?
H W Wilkey Elementary School is part of Grayson County School District.
School Reviews
3 10/10/2025
Nearly all of the teachers are really nice, but compared to other schools ''ve been to, most of the things they teach are 2 or 3 grades behind what should be taught at that age.
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