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Jesse D Lay Elementary School

220 N Allison Ave
Barbourville, KY 40906

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Jesse D Lay Elementary School serves 327 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.

Jesse D Lay Elementary School placed in the top 30% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is approximately equal to the Kentucky state average of 30%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 42%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.

Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 25% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Prekindergarten-6
Enrollment: 327 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 3%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30% in KY
Math Proficiency
: 30-34% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 55-59% (Top 10%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Jesse D Lay Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:

School Overview

Jesse D Lay Elementary School's student population of 327 students has declined by 13% over five school years.

The teacher population of 26 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-6
(offers virtual instruction)

Total Students

327 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

26 teachers

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School Rankings

Jesse D Lay Elementary School is ranked within the top 30% of all 1,230 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.

The diversity score of Jesse D Lay Elementary School is 0.06, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.43. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

This School

State Level (KY)

Overall Testing Rank

#256 out of 1230 schools
(Top 30%)

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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

30-34%

30%

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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

55-59%

42%

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Student : Teacher Ratio

13:1

15:1

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American Indian

n/a

Asian

n/a

Hispanic

Black

11%

White

97%

75%

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Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

n/a

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.06

0.43

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Eligible for Free Lunch

59%

53%

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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)

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School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Knox County School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Jesse D Lay Elementary School's ranking?

Jesse D Lay Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for: Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 20%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% KY state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% KY state average).

How many students attend Jesse D Lay Elementary School?

327 students attend Jesse D Lay Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

97% of Jesse D Lay Elementary School students are White, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hispanic.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Jesse D Lay Elementary School?

Jesse D Lay Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.

What grades does Jesse D Lay Elementary School offer ?

Jesse D Lay Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (offers virtual instruction).

What school district is Jesse D Lay Elementary School part of?

Jesse D Lay Elementary School is part of Knox County School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Prekindergarten-6
Enrollment: 327 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 3%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30%
Math Proficiency
: 30-34% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 55-59% (Top 10%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education