Leslie County School District
For the 2021 school year, there are 4 public preschools in Leslie County School District, serving 1,311 students. Public preschools in Leslie County School District have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Kentucky public pre school average of 49%), and reading proficiency score of 66% (versus the 55% statewide average). This district's average pre testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public pre schools in Kentucky.
The top ranked public preschools in Leslie County School District are W B Muncy Elementary School, Hayes Lewis Elementary School and Mountain View Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Kentucky public preschool average of 22% (majority Black).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is more than the Kentucky public preschool average of 16:1.
Overview
| School District Name | Leslie County School District |
| School District Phone Number | (606) 672-2397 |
| School District Grades Offered | PK - 12 |
| 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | This State (KY) |
| # of Schools | 4 Schools | 566 Schools |
| # of Students | 1,311 Students | 242,994 Students |
| # of Teachers | 78 Teachers | 15,246 Teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 16:1 |
District Comparison
Leslie County School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 134 school districts in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-2018 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | State Average (KY) |
Overall Testing Rank | #54 out of 173 school districts (Top 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 49% | 47% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 49% | 56% |
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Graduation Rate | ≥95% | 90% |
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Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score | 0.03 | 0.38 |
| # of American Indian Students | n/a | 274 Students |
| % American Indian Students | n/a | n/a |
| # of Asian Students | 1 Student | 3,876 Students |
| % Asian Students | n/a | 2% |
| # of Hispanic Students | 7 Students | 16,457 Students |
| % Hispanic Students | 1% | 7% |
| # of Black Students | 9 Students | 22,987 Students |
| % Black Students | 1% | 9% |
| # of White Students | 1,290 Students | 189,060 Students |
| % White Students | 98% | 78% |
| # of Hawaiian Students | n/a | 326 Students |
| % of Hawaiian Students | n/a | n/a |
| # of Two or more races Students | 4 Students | 10,014 Students |
| % of Two or more races Students | n/a | 4% |
Students by Grade:
| # of Students in Pre-Kindergarten: | 128 | 28,967 |
| # of Students in Kindergarten: | 114 | 32,223 |
| # of Students in 1st Grade: | 133 | 34,021 |
| # of Students in 2nd Grade: | 150 | 33,302 |
| # of Students in 3rd Grade: | 137 | 33,010 |
| # of Students in 4th Grade: | 143 | 32,434 |
| # of Students in 5th Grade: | 135 | 31,622 |
| # of Students in 6th Grade: | 136 | 8,864 |
| # of Students in 7th Grade: | 124 | 3,413 |
| # of Students in 8th Grade: | 111 | 3,296 |
| # of Students in 9th Grade: | - | 495 |
| # of Students in 10th Grade: | - | 508 |
| # of Students in 11th Grade: | - | 412 |
| # of Students in 12th Grade: | - | 408 |
| # of Ungraded Students: | - | 19 |
Fiscal Data Comparison
The revenue/student of $11,764 is higher than the state median of $11,630. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,052 is less than the state median of $11,598. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 | This School District | This State (KY) |
| Total Revenue | $21 MM | $27 MM |
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| Spending | $20 MM | $27 MM |
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| Revenue / Student | $11,764 | $11,630 |
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| Revenue / Student | $11,052 | $11,598 |
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Leslie County School District Public Preschools (2021)
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Grades Students
- W B Muncy Elementary School Math: 60-64% | Reading: 75-79%Rank:10/Top 10%140 Pirate Dr10
Wooton, KY 41776
(606) 279-4155
Grades: PK-8 | 250 students
- Hayes Lewis Elementary School Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%Rank:8/Top 30%10130 Cutshin Rd10
Yeaddiss, KY 41777
(606) 279-4121
Grades: PK-8 | 131 students
- Mountain View Elementary School Math: 50% | Reading: 65%Rank:8/Top 30%170 Bear Trail10
Hyden, KY 41749
(606) 672-2425
Grades: PK-8 | 547 students
- Stinnett Elementary School Math: 38% | Reading: 62%Rank:6/Top 50%12975 Hwy 42110
Hoskinston, KY 40844
(606) 374-3641
Grades: PK-8 | 383 students
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