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#828 of 1,284 schools in KY

Cannonsburg Elementary School

Elementary School · Boyd County · Ashland, KY

A Boyd County elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 5th.

12219 Midland Trail, Ashland, KY 41102

  • Math 46% proficient (2025)
  • Reading 42% proficient (2025)
  • 8.2:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress4.2Below Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-1.8 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics6.2Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency46% (2025 KSA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency41.7% (2025 KSA)
Overall Proficiency44% (2025 KSA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)45% (model expectation from 2025 KSA)
vs. Expected-1.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile46th
Resources & Environment8.2Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio8.2:1
District spending per student$16,486
Chronic Absenteeism42.9%

Students at Cannonsburg Elementary School score 44% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 45%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 KSA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. KY average.

Math Proficiency46%(2025 KSA)
School
State
Not reported(2025 KSA)
ELA Proficiency42%(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 44% in 2025.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
72%
ELA
72%
2010
Math
72%
ELA
72%
2011
Math
22%
ELA
42%
2012
Math
37%
ELA
47%
2013
Math
47%
ELA
57%
2014
Math
47%
ELA
52%
2015
Math
52%
ELA
52%
2016
Math
47%
ELA
52%
2017
Math
52%
ELA
57%
2018
Math
42%
ELA
47%
2019
Math
42%
ELA
47%
2020*
Math
17%
ELA
32%
2021*
Math
17%
ELA
32%
2022
Math
22%
ELA
27%
2025
Math
46%
ELA
42%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 43% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 48% (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 36 test records from KY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

57.5%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Cannonsburg 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 9Car-Dependent
  • Bike 9Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,727/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Ashland), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

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

Median income

$68,110

Median home value

$152,900

Median rent

$790/mo

College educated

19.8%

Homeownership

75.1%

Poverty rate

15.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 41102; 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
Ponderosa Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.9K–52.6 mi336Compare →
Summit Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.8K–53.9 mi444Compare →
Catlettsburg Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.9PK–5Not available193Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Boyd County

Schools in district
11
Rank in district
#4 of 7
District spending per student
$16,486NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
15.4%Census SAIPE · 2024

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

About Cannonsburg Elementary School

Cannonsburg Elementary School is a public elementary school in Ashland, KY, part of Boyd County, serving approximately 247 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 8.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10 and ranks #828 of 1,284 schools in KY. State assessment records show 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Cannonsburg Elementary School

What grades does Cannonsburg Elementary School serve?

Cannonsburg Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.

How many students attend Cannonsburg Elementary School?

Cannonsburg Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 247 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Cannonsburg Elementary School is 8.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Cannonsburg Elementary School rank in KY?

Cannonsburg Elementary School ranks #828 of 1,284 schools in KY.

What is Cannonsburg Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Cannonsburg Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 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 Cannonsburg Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Cannonsburg Elementary School has 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Cannonsburg Elementary School a charter school?

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

Is Cannonsburg Elementary School a Title I school?

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

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

57.5% of students at Cannonsburg 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 – 5th
Enrollment
247
Student-Teacher Ratio
8.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
30
Type
regular
Setting
Midsize Suburb
County
Boyd County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
42.9%
Area population (ZIP 41102)
20,779
Area average commute
20.5 min
Area median age
42.8
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 41102; 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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