Serving 713 students in grades Prekindergarten-2, Mercer County Elementary School ranks in the bottom 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 41% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 54%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 29% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 713 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 20%
- Math Proficiency: 41%
- Reading Proficiency: 47%
- Attendance Zone: Mercer County Elementary School's attendance zone covers the entire school district in Harrodsburg, KY, encompassing approximately 231.9 square miles. The typical drive to the school is between 15 to 20 minutes, with an average distance of 8.6 miles to the edge of the zone, reaching up to 13.4 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Mercer County Elementary School's student population of 713 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 47 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
713 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Mercer County Elementary School is 0.35, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)41%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)47%
54%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
2%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
9%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Black
3%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
White
80%
71%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
7%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)18%
28%
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
55%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Mercer County Elementary School often compared to?
Mercer County Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Burgin Independent School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
41% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% KY state average), while 47% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 54% KY state average).
How many students attend Mercer County Elementary School?
713 students attend Mercer County Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Mercer County Elementary School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mercer County Elementary School?
Mercer County Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Mercer County Elementary School offer ?
Mercer County Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Mercer County Elementary School part of?
Mercer County Elementary School is part of Mercer County School District.
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