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Junction City Elementary School

250 School St
Junction City, KY 40440

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Junction City Elementary School serves 374 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.

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

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 30%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (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 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 25% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 374 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 16%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30% in KY
Math Proficiency
: 35-39% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 45-49% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Junction City Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:

School Overview

Junction City Elementary School's student population of 374 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

The teacher population of 29 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Awards

Blue Ribbon School - Selected in 2020

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)

Total Students

374 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

29 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Rankings

Junction City 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 Junction City Elementary School is 0.29, 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

#301 out of 1230 schools
(Top 30%)

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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

35-39%

30%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Junction City Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

45-49%

42%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Junction City Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Kentucky by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Student : Teacher Ratio

13:1

15:1

This chart display the student teacher ratio of Junction City Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Kentucky by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

American Indian

n/a

Asian

Hispanic

Black

11%

White

84%

75%

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Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.29

0.43

This chart display the diversity score of Junction City Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Kentucky by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Free Lunch

65%

53%

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Junction City Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Reduced Lunch

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Boyle 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 Junction City Elementary School's ranking?

Junction City Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for: Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 20%).

What schools are Junction City Elementary School often compared to?

Junction City Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Woodlawn Elementary School, Burgin Independent School by visitors of our site.

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

35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% KY state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% KY state average).

How many students attend Junction City Elementary School?

374 students attend Junction City Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

84% of Junction City Elementary School students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 6% 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 Junction City Elementary School?

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

What grades does Junction City Elementary School offer ?

Junction City Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).

What school district is Junction City Elementary School part of?

Junction City Elementary School is part of Boyle County School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 374 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 16%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30%
Math Proficiency
: 35-39% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 45-49% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education