Excellent
#49 of 1,284 schools in KY
Top 4% in state
Corbin Primary
Elementary School · Corbin Independent · Corbin, KY
A Corbin Independent elementary school where students score 26 points above what's typical for similar communities.
3551 5th Street Road, Corbin, KY 40701
- Math 68% proficient (2025)
- Reading 70% proficient (2025)
- 15.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Corbin Primary score 69% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 43%).
2025 KSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. KY average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 32 points since 2020, reaching 69% in 2025, across a 6-year record (2020–2025).
Show all 4 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 52% (multi-year average, 2020-2025) · reading/ELA 47% (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 8 test records from KY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
62.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Corbin Primary 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 3Car-Dependent
- Bike 24Somewhat 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oak Grove Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.4 | PK–6 | 1.7 mi | 667 | Compare → |
| Corbin School of InnovationEnrollment path unverified | 7.8 | K–12 | 3.1 mi | 174 | Compare → |
| Elementary HomeboundEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–8 | 3.3 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
- #2 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 Primary is listed in Corbin Independent; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Corbin Primary
Corbin Primary is a public elementary school in Corbin, KY, part of Corbin Independent, serving approximately 800 students in grades Kindergarten-3rd with a 15.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.9 out of 10 and ranks #49 of 1,284 schools in KY. State assessment records show 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Corbin Primary
What grades does Corbin Primary serve?
Corbin Primary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 3rd.
How many students attend Corbin Primary?
Corbin Primary has an enrollment of approximately 800 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Corbin Primary?
The student-teacher ratio at Corbin Primary is 15.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Corbin Primary rank in KY?
Corbin Primary ranks #49 of 1,284 schools in KY.
What is Corbin Primary's MySchoolScout rating?
Corbin Primary 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 Corbin Primary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Corbin Primary has 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025).
Is Corbin Primary a charter school?
No, Corbin Primary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Corbin Primary a Title I school?
No, Corbin Primary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Corbin Primary?
62.1% of students at Corbin Primary 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 – 3rd
- Enrollment
- 800
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 52
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Whitley County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 28.0%
- Phone
- (606) 523-3638
- 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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