Prichard Elementary School

401 E Main St
Grayson, KY 41143
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%
Serving 573 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Prichard Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 34% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 26% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 573 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 7%
  • : Top 50% in KY
  • : 34% (Top 50%)
  • : 40% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

School Overview

Prichard Elementary School's student population of 573 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
573 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
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School Rankings

Prichard Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,230 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Prichard Elementary School is 0.13, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.44. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (KY)
#506 out of 1230 schools
(Top 50%)
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34%
30%
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40%
42%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
1%
2%
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Hispanic
4%
8%
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Black
n/a
11%
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White
93%
74%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.13
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Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
54%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Prichard Elementary School's ranking?
Prichard Elementary School is ranked #506 out of 1,230 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Kentucky.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% KY state average), while 40% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% KY state average).
How many students attend Prichard Elementary School?
573 students attend Prichard Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Prichard Elementary School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Prichard Elementary School?
Prichard Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Prichard Elementary School offer ?
Prichard Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Prichard Elementary School part of?
Prichard Elementary School is part of Carter County School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 573 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 7%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 34% (Top 50%)
  • : 40% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

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