Robert W Combs Elementary School
Tel:
(606) 476-2518
Robert W Combs Elementary School serves 412 students in grades Prekindergarten-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 49% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 47%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 56%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Robert W Combs Elementary School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Kentucky state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 1% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 23% (majority Black).
Top Placements
Robert W Combs Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
School Overview
Robert W Combs Elementary School's student population of 412 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-8 |
| Total Students | 412 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 27 teachers |
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School Comparison
Robert W Combs Elementary School is ranked within the top 50% of all 1,246 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Robert W Combs Elementary School is 0.02, which is less 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 | #568 out of 1246 schools (Top 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 49% | 47% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 52% | 56% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 16:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | n/a | 2% |
| Hispanic | 1% | 7% |
| Black | n/a | 10% |
| White | 99% | 77% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | n/a | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.02 | 0.40 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 72% | 55% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 6% | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Perry County School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, KY Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Robert W Combs Elementary School is Hazard High School (4.8 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Viper Elementary School (3.4 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Viper Viper Elementary School Grades: PK-8 | 272 students
3.4 miles
20 Eddington Ln
Viper, KY 41774
(606) 439-3837 3.4 PK-8 272 - Hazard Hazard High School Grades: 9-12 | 343 students
4.8 miles
157 Bulldog Ln
Hazard, KY 41701
(606) 439-1318 4.8 9-12 343 - Hazard Cordia School Grades: PK-12 | 226 students
5.2 miles
6050 Lotts Creek Road
Hazard, KY 41701
(606) 785-4457 5.2 PK-12 226 - Hazard Perry County Alternative School Alternative School
Grades: K-8 | 5 students
5.4 miles
72 Edna Lane
Hazard, KY 41701
(606) 436-4932 5.4 K-8 5 - Hazard Hazard Middle School Grades: 5-8 | 246 students
5.5 miles
325 School Street
Hazard, KY 41701
(606) 436-4421 5.5 5-8 246
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