Serving 260 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Paint Lick 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 30-34% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 29% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 260 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 10%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in KY
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Paint Lick Elementary School serves the southeast part of Paint Lick, KY, covering an area of approximately 106.5 square miles. Families in this zone typically have a drive time of 10 to 15 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge being about 9.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Paint Lick Elementary School's student population of 260 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
260 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Rankings
Paint Lick Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,250 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Paint Lick Elementary School is 0.19, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#753 out of 1250 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
22%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
5%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 29-year historical data
Black
2%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
90%
71%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Two or more races
2%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)27.7%
28%
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
55%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 29-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 27-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Paint Lick Elementary School's ranking?
Paint Lick Elementary School is ranked #753 out of 1,250 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kentucky.
What schools are Paint Lick Elementary School often compared to?
Paint Lick Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lancaster Elementary School, Perryville Elementary School, Hattie C. Warner Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% KY state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% KY state average).
How many students attend Paint Lick Elementary School?
260 students attend Paint Lick Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Paint Lick Elementary School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Paint Lick Elementary School?
Paint Lick Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Paint Lick Elementary School offer ?
Paint Lick Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Paint Lick Elementary School part of?
Paint Lick Elementary School is part of Garrard County School District.
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