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#958 of 1,284 schools in KY
Clearfield Elementary School
Elementary School · Rowan County · Clearfield, KY
A Rowan County elementary school where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.
460 Mcbrayer Road, Clearfield, KY 40313
- Math 33% proficient (2025)
- Reading 44% proficient (2025)
- 16.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Clearfield Elementary School score 39% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 34%).
2025 KSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. KY average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 14 points since 2020, reaching 39% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 36% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 46% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
82.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Clearfield 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 11Car-Dependent
- Bike 18Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low188/100K
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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
$64,155
Median home value
$116,200
Median rent
$954/mo
College educated
26.1%
Homeownership
63%
Poverty rate
15.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 40313; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rodburn Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.9 | K–5 | 2.8 mi | 397 | Compare → |
| Mcbrayer Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.4 | K–5 | 3.6 mi | 583 | Compare → |
| Tilden Hogge Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | K–5 | Not available | 222 | 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.
Rowan County
- Schools in district
- 10
- Rank in district
- #6 of 7
- District spending per student
- $12,419NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 23.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Clearfield Elementary School is listed in Rowan County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Clearfield Elementary School
Clearfield Elementary School is a public elementary school in Clearfield, KY, part of Rowan County, serving approximately 313 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 16.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 out of 10 and ranks #958 of 1,284 schools in KY. State assessment records show 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Clearfield Elementary School
What grades does Clearfield Elementary School serve?
Clearfield Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Clearfield Elementary School?
Clearfield Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 313 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Clearfield Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Clearfield Elementary School is 16.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Clearfield Elementary School rank in KY?
Clearfield Elementary School ranks #958 of 1,284 schools in KY.
What is Clearfield Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Clearfield Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 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 Clearfield Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Clearfield Elementary School has 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Clearfield Elementary School a charter school?
No, Clearfield Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Clearfield Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Clearfield Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Clearfield Elementary School?
82.4% of students at Clearfield 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
- 313
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 19
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Rowan County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 42.2%
- Phone
- (606) 784-5792
- Area population (ZIP 40313)
- 2,856
- Area median age
- 37.2
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 40313; 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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