Excellent
#17 of 1,284 schools in KY
Top 1% in state
Corbin Elementary School
Elementary School · Corbin Independent · Corbin, KY
A Corbin Independent elementary school where students score 34 points above what's typical for similar communities.
706 S. Kentucky Avenue, Corbin, KY 40701
- Math 78% proficient (2025)
- Reading 74% proficient (2025)
- 15.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Corbin Elementary School score 76% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 42%).
2025 KSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. KY average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 20 points since 2020, reaching 76% in 2025, across a 6-year record (2020–2025).
Show all 4 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 66% (multi-year average, 2020-2025) · reading/ELA 66% (multi-year average, 2020-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 12 test records from KY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
64.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Corbin 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 52Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,275/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Corbin), 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
$47,288
Median home value
$162,500
Median rent
$733/mo
College educated
21%
Homeownership
66.2%
Poverty rate
22.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 40701; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corbin School of InnovationEnrollment path unverified | 7.8 | K–12 | 0.0 mi | 174 | Compare → |
| Corbin Educational CenterEnrollment path unverified | 4.1 | 4–12 | 0.2 mi | 34 | Compare → |
| Elementary HomeboundEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–8 | 0.5 mi | 22 | 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.
Corbin Independent
- Schools in district
- 9
- Rank in district
- #1 of 7
- District spending per student
- $12,165NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 28.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Corbin Elementary School is listed in Corbin Independent; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Corbin Elementary School
Corbin Elementary School is a public elementary school in Corbin, KY, part of Corbin Independent, serving approximately 377 students in grades 4th-5th with a 15.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.2 out of 10 and ranks #17 of 1,284 schools in KY. State assessment records show 66% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Corbin Elementary School
What grades does Corbin Elementary School serve?
Corbin Elementary School serves students in grades 4th through 5th.
How many students attend Corbin Elementary School?
Corbin Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 377 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Corbin Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Corbin Elementary School is 15.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Corbin Elementary School rank in KY?
Corbin Elementary School ranks #17 of 1,284 schools in KY.
What is Corbin Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Corbin Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.2 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 Corbin Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Corbin Elementary School has 66% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025).
Is Corbin Elementary School a charter school?
No, Corbin Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Corbin Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Corbin Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Corbin Elementary School?
64.5% of students at Corbin 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
- 4th – 5th
- Enrollment
- 377
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 24
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Whitley County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 18.8%
- Phone
- (606) 528-4367
- Area population (ZIP 40701)
- 29,767
- Area average commute
- 23.4 min
- Area median age
- 41.4
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 40701; 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, 2020-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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