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Allen Elementary School

Elementary School · Floyd County · Allen, KY

A Floyd County elementary school where students score 5 points above what's typical for similar communities.

112 Eagle Lane, Allen, KY 41601

  • Math 33% proficient (2025)
  • Reading 44% proficient (2025)
  • 17.9:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress4.8Below Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-1.61 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics6.2Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency33% (2025 KSA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency44% (2025 KSA)
Overall Proficiency39% (2025 KSA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)34% (model expectation from 2025 KSA)
vs. Expected+4.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile45th
Resources & Environment2.9Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio17.9:1
District spending per student$15,024
Chronic Absenteeism45.4%

Students at Allen Elementary School score 38% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 34%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 KSA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. KY average.

Math Proficiency33%(2025 KSA)
School
State
Not reported(2025 KSA)
ELA Proficiency44%(2025 KSA)
School
State
Not reported(2025 KSA)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 19 points since 2020, reaching 39% in 2025.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
65%
ELA
68%
2010
Math
71%
ELA
69%
2011
Math
34%
ELA
43%
2012
Math
32%
ELA
47%
2013
Math
35%
ELA
54%
2014
Math
48%
ELA
64%
2015
Math
57%
ELA
70%
2016
Math
59%
ELA
73%
2017
Math
48%
ELA
68%
2018
Math
35%
ELA
60%
2019
Math
35%
ELA
60%
2020*
Math
12%
ELA
27%
2021*
Math
12%
ELA
27%
2022
Math
32%
ELA
42%
2025
Math
33%
ELA
44%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 39% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 52% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 42 test records from KY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

83.2%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Allen Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 3Car-Dependent
  • Bike 3Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Low215/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$33,261

Median home value

$86,100

Median rent

$795/mo

College educated

24.5%

Homeownership

81%

Poverty rate

14.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 41601; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

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Wesley Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition6.1privatePK–121.4 mi94Compare →
Home Instruction ElementaryEnrollment path unverifiedNot ratedK–84.2 mi5Compare →
Renaissance Learning CenterEnrollment path unverified5.4K–124.9 mi161Compare →
Betsy Layne Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified3.6PK–8Not available613Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Floyd County

Schools in district
14
Rank in district
#7 of 12
District spending per student
$15,024NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
32.2%Census SAIPE · 2024

Allen Elementary School is listed in Floyd County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Allen Elementary School

Allen Elementary School is a public elementary school in Allen, KY, part of Floyd County, serving approximately 482 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 17.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,006 of 1,284 schools in KY. State assessment records show 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Allen Elementary School

What grades does Allen Elementary School serve?

Allen Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.

How many students attend Allen Elementary School?

Allen Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 482 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Allen Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Allen Elementary School is 17.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Allen Elementary School rank in KY?

Allen Elementary School ranks #1,006 of 1,284 schools in KY.

What is Allen Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Allen Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Allen Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Allen Elementary School has 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Allen Elementary School a charter school?

No, Allen Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Allen Elementary School a Title I school?

No, Allen Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Allen Elementary School?

83.2% of students at Allen Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
482
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
27
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Town
County
Floyd County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
45.4%
Area population (ZIP 41601)
431
Area median age
52.6
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2025 KSA · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 KSA. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2025 KSA · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 KSA. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 41601; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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