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Keavy Elementary School

598 W Hwy 312
Keavy, KY 40737

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Top 1%

Tel: (606) 862-4672

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Keavy Elementary School serves 262 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.

Keavy Elementary School placed in the top 1% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 5%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (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 65-69% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 42%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Kentucky state level of 15:1.

Minority enrollment is 3% 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: 262 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 3%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 1% in KY
Math Proficiency
: 70-74% (Top 1%)
Reading Proficiency
: 65-69% (Top 5%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

Keavy Elementary School's student population of 262 students has declined by 12% over five school years.

The teacher population of 17 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)

Total Students

262 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

17 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Rankings

Keavy Elementary School is ranked within the top 1% 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 Keavy 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

#9 out of 1230 schools
(Top 1%)

This chart display the overall school rank of Keavy Elementary School, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

70-74%

30%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Keavy 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)

65-69%

42%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Keavy 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

15:1

American Indian

n/a

Asian

n/a

Hispanic

Black

n/a

11%

This chart display the percentage of Black students in Keavy Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.

White

97%

75%

This chart display the percentage of White students in Keavy Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.06

0.43

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

Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)

Yes

Eligible for Free Lunch

75%

53%

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Keavy 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

Laurel 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 Keavy Elementary School's ranking?

Keavy Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for: Highest overall rank (Top 1%), Highest math proficiency (Top 1%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%) and Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%).

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

70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% KY state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% KY state average).

How many students attend Keavy Elementary School?

262 students attend Keavy Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

97% of Keavy Elementary School students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Keavy Elementary School?

Keavy Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Kentucky state average of 15:1.

What grades does Keavy Elementary School offer ?

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

What school district is Keavy Elementary School part of?

Keavy Elementary School is part of Laurel County School District.

School Reviews

5 11/19/2013

everyone is very nice there and do great with the kids '

- Posted by Parent - cindy

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 262 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 3%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 1%
Math Proficiency
: 70-74% (Top 1%)
Reading Proficiency
: 65-69% (Top 5%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education