Excellent
#45 of 1,284 schools in KY
Top 3% in state
Charles H. Kelly Elementary School
Elementary School · Boone County · Burlington, KY
A Boone County elementary school where students score 14 points above what's typical for similar communities.
6775 Mcville Rd, Burlington, KY 41005
- Math 64% proficient (2025)
- Reading 68% proficient (2025)
- 12.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
Full Profile · 3/3 metricsView breakdown
View breakdown
View breakdown
Students at Charles H. Kelly Elementary School score 66% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 52%).
2025 KSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. KY average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 19 points since 2020, reaching 66% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 58% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 63% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
41.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Charles H. Kelly 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. Open the Cincinnati map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 3Car-Dependent
- Bike 29Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average436/100K
Powered by
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
$102,462
Median home value
$243,900
Median rent
$1,408/mo
College educated
31.3%
Homeownership
77.7%
Poverty rate
6.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 41005; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ohio County Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.2 | PK–5 | 3.0 mi | 424 | Compare → |
| Erpenbeck Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.0 | PK–5 | Not available | 764 | Compare → |
| Longbranch Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.9 | PK–5 | Not available | 933 | Compare → |
| New Haven Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.1 | PK–5 | Not available | 696 | 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.
Boone County
- Schools in district
- 28
- Rank in district
- #5 of 27
- District spending per student
- $13,925NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 8.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Charles H. Kelly Elementary School is listed in Boone County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Charles H. Kelly Elementary School
Charles H. Kelly Elementary School is a public elementary school in Burlington, KY, part of Boone County, serving approximately 254 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 12.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.9 out of 10 and ranks #45 of 1,284 schools in KY.
State assessment records show 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Charles H. Kelly Elementary School
What grades does Charles H. Kelly Elementary School serve?
Charles H. Kelly Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Charles H. Kelly Elementary School?
Charles H. Kelly Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 254 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Charles H. Kelly Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Charles H. Kelly 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 Charles H. Kelly Elementary School rank in KY?
Charles H. Kelly Elementary School ranks #45 of 1,284 schools in KY.
What is Charles H. Kelly Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Charles H. Kelly Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.9 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 Charles H. Kelly Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Charles H. Kelly Elementary School has 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Charles H. Kelly Elementary School a charter school?
No, Charles H. Kelly Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Charles H. Kelly Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Charles H. Kelly Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Charles H. Kelly Elementary School?
41.3% of students at Charles H. Kelly 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
- 254
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 21
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Boone County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 11.0%
- Phone
- (859) 334-4450
- Area population (ZIP 41005)
- 25,621
- Area average commute
- 24.1 min
- Area median age
- 36.4
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 41005; 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
Get school insights in your inbox
New rankings, best-schools lists, and parent guides — delivered free. No spam, unsubscribe anytime.
We respect your privacy. Unsubscribe at any time.