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#1027 of 1,284 schools in KY

Argillite Elementary School

Elementary School · Greenup County · Argillite, KY

A Greenup County elementary school where students score 10 points below what's typical for similar communities.

4157 State Route 1, Argillite, KY 41121

  • Math 25% proficient (2025)
  • Reading 28% proficient (2025)
  • 13.9:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress4.6Below Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
View breakdown
Years of Data15
Annual Change-1.69 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics3.6Needs Improvement30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
View breakdown
Math Proficiency24.5% (2025 KSA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency28.3% (2025 KSA)
Overall Proficiency26% (2025 KSA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)36% (model expectation from 2025 KSA)
vs. Expected-9.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile17th
Resources & Environment6.6Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
View breakdown
Student-Teacher Ratio13.9:1
District spending per student$14,133
Chronic Absenteeism35.1%

Students at Argillite Elementary School score 26% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 KSA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. KY average.

Math Proficiency25%(2025 KSA)
School
State
Not reported(2025 KSA)
ELA Proficiency28%(2025 KSA)
School
State
Not reported(2025 KSA)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 43 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 26% recently.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
67%
ELA
72%
2010
Math
57%
ELA
67%
2011
Math
17%
ELA
42%
2012
Math
22%
ELA
47%
2013
Math
27%
ELA
47%
2014
Math
27%
ELA
42%
2015
Math
42%
ELA
47%
2016
Math
42%
ELA
52%
2017
Math
42%
ELA
52%
2018
Math
42%
ELA
47%
2019
Math
42%
ELA
47%
2020*
Math
22%
ELA
32%
2021*
Math
22%
ELA
32%
2022
Math
12%
ELA
37%
2025
Math
25%
ELA
28%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 33% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 44% (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 35 test records from KY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

78.4%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Argillite 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 1Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Low65/100K

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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

$48,717

Median home value

$127,800

College educated

5.7%

Homeownership

95.3%

Poverty rate

28.5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 41121; 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

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Wurtland Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified3.9PK–53.4 mi193Compare →
Campbell Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.7PK–25.0 mi341Compare →
Greysbranch Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.5PK–5Not available290Compare →
Mckell Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.6PK–5Not available473Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Greenup County

Schools in district
7
Rank in district
#5 of 7
District spending per student
$14,133NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
20.8%Census SAIPE · 2024

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

About Argillite Elementary School

Argillite Elementary School is a public elementary school in Argillite, KY, part of Greenup County, serving approximately 208 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 13.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 out of 10 and ranks #1,027 of 1,284 schools in KY. State assessment records show 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Argillite Elementary School

What grades does Argillite Elementary School serve?

Argillite Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Argillite Elementary School?

Argillite Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 208 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Argillite Elementary School is 13.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Argillite Elementary School rank in KY?

Argillite Elementary School ranks #1,027 of 1,284 schools in KY.

What is Argillite Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Argillite Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 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 Argillite Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Argillite Elementary School has 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Argillite Elementary School a charter school?

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

Is Argillite Elementary School a Title I school?

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

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

78.4% of students at Argillite 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 – 5th
Enrollment
208
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
15
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Greenup County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
35.1%
Area population (ZIP 41121)
2,170
Area median age
38.1
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 41121; 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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