Very Good
#318 of 1,284 schools in KY
Top 25% in state
East Calloway Elementary School
Elementary School · Calloway County · Murray, KY
A Calloway County elementary school where students score 9 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1169 Pottertown Rd, Murray, KY 42071
- Math 44% proficient (2025)
- Reading 51% proficient (2025)
- 12.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at East Calloway Elementary School score 47% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).
2025 KSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. KY average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 5 points since 2020, reaching 47% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 52% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 55% (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
73.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where East Calloway 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 1Car-Dependent
- Bike 44Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,534/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Murray), 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
$48,976
Median home value
$188,700
Median rent
$841/mo
College educated
34.9%
Homeownership
60%
Poverty rate
18.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 42071; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Murray Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.7 | PK–3 | 4.9 mi | 560 | Compare → |
| North Calloway Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.8 | K–5 | 5.0 mi | 572 | Compare → |
| Southwest Calloway Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.4 | K–5 | Not available | 433 | 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.
Calloway County
- Schools in district
- 8
- Rank in district
- #4 of 7
- District spending per student
- $13,190NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 14.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
East Calloway Elementary School is listed in Calloway County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About East Calloway Elementary School
East Calloway Elementary School is a public elementary school in Murray, KY, part of Calloway County, serving approximately 309 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 12.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10 and ranks #318 of 1,284 schools in KY. State assessment records show 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about East Calloway Elementary School
What grades does East Calloway Elementary School serve?
East Calloway Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend East Calloway Elementary School?
East Calloway Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 309 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at East Calloway Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at East Calloway Elementary School is 12.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does East Calloway Elementary School rank in KY?
East Calloway Elementary School ranks #318 of 1,284 schools in KY.
What is East Calloway Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
East Calloway Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 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 East Calloway Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, East Calloway Elementary School has 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is East Calloway Elementary School a charter school?
No, East Calloway Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is East Calloway Elementary School a Title I school?
No, East Calloway Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for East Calloway Elementary School?
73.5% of students at East Calloway 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
- 309
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 24
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Calloway County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 9.1%
- Phone
- (270) 762-7325
- Area population (ZIP 42071)
- 30,750
- Area average commute
- 15.6 min
- Area median age
- 33.6
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 42071; 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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