Peaks Mill Elementary School
Peaks Mill Elementary School serves 437 students in grades 1-5.
Peaks Mill Elementary School placed in the top 30% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 64% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 46%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 56%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is equal to the Kentucky state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 23% (majority Black).
Top Rankings
Peaks Mill Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:
- Category Attribute
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
School Overview
Peaks Mill Elementary School's student population of 437 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 1-5 |
| Total Students | 437 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 27 teachers |
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School Rankings
Peaks Mill Elementary School is ranked within the top 30% of all 1,263 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-19 school year.
The diversity score of Peaks Mill Elementary School is 0.41, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.40. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (KY) |
Overall Testing Rank | #344 out of 1263 schools (Top 30%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 64% | 46% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 55% | 56% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 16:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 1% | 2% |
| Hispanic | 5% | 7% |
| Black | 11% | 10% |
| White | 76% | 77% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 7% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.41 | 0.40 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 61% | 55% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 1% | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Franklin County School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, KY Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Peaks Mill Elementary School is Rep Academy (1.5 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Elkhorn Middle School (1.8 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Elkhorn Elementary School (1.7 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Frankfort Frankfort Early Learning Academy Grades: PK | 49 students
1.4 miles
959 Leestown Ln
Frankfort, KY 40601
(502) 875-8661 1.4 PK 49 - Frankfort Rep Academy Alternative School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: 9-12 | 17 students10
1.5 miles
104 S. University Drive
Frankfort, KY 40601
(502) 597-6573 1.5 9-12 17 - Frankfort Elkhorn Elementary School Math: 26% | Reading: 35%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: 1-5 | 436 students10
1.7 miles
928 E Main St
Frankfort, KY 40601
(502) 695-6730 1.7 1-5 436 - Frankfort Elkhorn Middle School Math: 34% | Reading: 57%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: 6-8 | 776 students10
1.8 miles
1060 E Main St
Frankfort, KY 40601
(502) 695-6740 1.8 6-8 776 - Frankfort Frankfort Career Development Center Vocational School
1.9 miles
1106 E. Main St
Frankfort, KY 40602
(502) 564-2120 1.9 n/a n/a
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