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Beaver Creek Elementary School
Elementary School · Knott County · Topmost, KY
A Knott County elementary school where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.
8000 Hwy 7 S, Topmost, KY 41862
- Math 33% proficient (2025)
- Reading 27% proficient (2025)
- 12.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Beaver Creek Elementary School score 30% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).
2025 KSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. KY average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 10 points since 2020, reaching 30% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 40% (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 40 test records from KY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
84.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Beaver Creek 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 4Car-Dependent
- County Safety: Low21/100K
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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
$46,833
Median home value
$77,100
Median rent
$635/mo
College educated
21.2%
Homeownership
73.9%
Poverty rate
36.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 41862; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Floyd Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 2.7 | PK–8 | 4.7 mi | 600 | Compare → |
| Carr Creek Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.2 | K–8 | Not available | 357 | Compare → |
| Cordia SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.9 | PK–12 | Not available | 171 | Compare → |
| Emmalena Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.3 | PK–8 | Not available | 205 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Knott County
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #7 of 7
- District spending per student
- $17,594NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 27.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Beaver Creek Elementary School is listed in Knott County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Beaver Creek Elementary School
Beaver Creek Elementary School is a public elementary school in Topmost, KY, part of Knott County, serving approximately 182 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 12.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,252 of 1,284 schools in KY. State assessment records show 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Beaver Creek Elementary School
What grades does Beaver Creek Elementary School serve?
Beaver Creek Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Beaver Creek Elementary School?
Beaver Creek Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 182 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Beaver Creek Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Beaver Creek Elementary School is 12.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Beaver Creek Elementary School rank in KY?
Beaver Creek Elementary School ranks #1,252 of 1,284 schools in KY.
What is Beaver Creek Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Beaver Creek Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.2 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 Beaver Creek Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Beaver Creek Elementary School has 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Beaver Creek Elementary School a charter school?
No, Beaver Creek Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Beaver Creek Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Beaver Creek Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Beaver Creek Elementary School?
84.6% of students at Beaver Creek 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
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 182
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 15
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Knott County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 69.2%
- Phone
- (606) 447-2833
- Area population (ZIP 41862)
- 1,032
- Area median age
- 44.2
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 41862; 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
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