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Brooks Elementary School
Elementary School · Bullitt County · Brooks, KY
A Bullitt County elementary school where students score 17 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1430 Brooks Hill Road, Brooks, KY 40109
- Math 22% proficient (2025)
- Reading 27% proficient (2025)
- 14.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Brooks Elementary School score 24% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 41%).
2025 KSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. KY average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 5 points since 2020, to 24% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 35% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 45% (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 34 test records from KY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
65.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Brooks Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 17Car-Dependent
- Bike 19Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average278/100K
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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
$73,350
Median home value
$239,900
College educated
17.4%
Homeownership
89.4%
Poverty rate
4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 40109; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maryville Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.9 | PK–5 | 1.7 mi | 351 | Compare → |
| Micah Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.2private | K–12 | 2.1 mi | 172 | Compare → |
| Coral Ridge ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.4 | PK–5 | 2.5 mi | 594 | Compare → |
| Overdale Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.2 | PK–5 | 2.5 mi | 367 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Bullitt County
- Schools in district
- 25
- Rank in district
- #20 of 23
- District spending per student
- $11,997NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 9.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Brooks Elementary School is listed in Bullitt County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Brooks Elementary School
Brooks Elementary School is a public elementary school in Brooks, KY, part of Bullitt County, serving approximately 469 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 14.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.6 out of 10 and ranks #1,198 of 1,284 schools in KY. State assessment records show 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Brooks Elementary School
What grades does Brooks Elementary School serve?
Brooks Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Brooks Elementary School?
Brooks Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 469 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Brooks Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Brooks Elementary School is 14.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Brooks Elementary School rank in KY?
Brooks Elementary School ranks #1,198 of 1,284 schools in KY.
What is Brooks Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Brooks Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.6 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 Brooks Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Brooks Elementary School has 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Brooks Elementary School a charter school?
No, Brooks Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Brooks Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Brooks Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Brooks Elementary School?
65.7% of students at Brooks 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
- 469
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 32
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Bullitt County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 28.4%
- Phone
- (502) 869-2000
- Area population (ZIP 40109)
- 2,363
- Area median age
- 48.9
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 40109; 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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