Star Elementary School serves 133 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Star Elementary School placed in the top 10% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-59% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 30%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-59% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 42%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 25% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 133 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 3%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in KY
- Math Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Star Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Community Size
School Overview
Star Elementary School's student population of 133 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
133 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Star Elementary School is ranked within the top 10% of all 1,230 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Star Elementary School is 0.06, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.43. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#89 out of 1230 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
30%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
42%

Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1

American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
1%
8%

Black
1%
11%

White
97%
75%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%

All Ethnic Groups



Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
53%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
4%
4%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Star Elementary School's ranking?
Star Elementary School is ranked #89 out of 1,230 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Kentucky.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% KY state average), while 50-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% KY state average).
How many students attend Star Elementary School?
133 students attend Star Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Star Elementary School students are White, 1% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Star Elementary School?
Star Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Star Elementary School offer ?
Star Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Star Elementary School part of?
Star Elementary School is part of Carter County School District.
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