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Campton Elementary School

Elementary School · Wolfe County · Campton, KY

A Wolfe County elementary school where students score 13 points above what's typical for similar communities.

P.O. Box 810, Campton, KY 41301

  • Math 43% proficient (2025)
  • Reading 54% proficient (2025)
  • 11.2:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress4.4Below Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-1.74 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics8.0Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency42.5% (2025 KSA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency53.8% (2025 KSA)
Overall Proficiency48% (2025 KSA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)35% (model expectation from 2025 KSA)
vs. Expected+13.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile70th
Resources & Environment6.4Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio11.2:1
District spending per student$17,855
Chronic Absenteeism61.7%

Students at Campton Elementary School score 48% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 35%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 KSA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. KY average.

Math Proficiency43%(2025 KSA)
School
State
Not reported(2025 KSA)
ELA Proficiency54%(2025 KSA)
School
State
Not reported(2025 KSA)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 29 points since 2020, reaching 48% in 2025.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
77%
ELA
72%
2010
Math
74%
ELA
76%
2011
Math
22%
ELA
39%
2012
Math
32%
ELA
47%
2013
Math
33%
ELA
47%
2014
Math
32%
ELA
47%
2015
Math
41%
ELA
48%
2016
Math
36%
ELA
49%
2017
Math
27%
ELA
42%
2018
Math
29%
ELA
43%
2019
Math
29%
ELA
43%
2020*
Math
17%
ELA
22%
2021*
Math
17%
ELA
22%
2022
Math
22%
ELA
37%
2025
Math
43%
ELA
54%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 37% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 47% (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 38 test records from KY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

81.5%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Campton 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 28Car-Dependent
  • Bike 7Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Low247/100K

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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

$29,786

Median home value

$76,300

Median rent

$532/mo

College educated

7%

Homeownership

70.3%

Poverty rate

35.2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 41301; 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

3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Dessie Scott SchoolEnrollment path unverifiedNot ratedK–124.6 mi13Compare →
Red River Valley Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.4K–6Not available115Compare →
Rogers Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.6K–6Not available125Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Wolfe County

Schools in district
7
Rank in district
#4 of 5
District spending per student
$17,855NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
34.6%Census SAIPE · 2024

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

About Campton Elementary School

Campton Elementary School is a public elementary school in Campton, KY, part of Wolfe County, serving approximately 313 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 11.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10 and ranks #765 of 1,284 schools in KY. State assessment records show 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Campton Elementary School

What grades does Campton Elementary School serve?

Campton Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.

How many students attend Campton Elementary School?

Campton Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 313 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Campton Elementary School is 11.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Campton Elementary School rank in KY?

Campton Elementary School ranks #765 of 1,284 schools in KY.

What is Campton Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Campton Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 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 Campton Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Campton Elementary School has 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Campton Elementary School a charter school?

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

Is Campton Elementary School a Title I school?

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

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

81.5% of students at Campton 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 – 6th
Enrollment
313
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
28
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Wolfe County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
61.7%
Area population (ZIP 41301)
5,804
Area median age
45
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 41301; 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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