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#530 of 1,284 schools in KY
Top 41% in state
East Perry County Elementary School
Elementary School · Perry County · Hazard, KY
An elementary school in Hazard, KY where students score 13 points above what's typical for similar communities.
301 Perry Circle Rd, Hazard, KY 41701
- Math 46% proficient (2025)
- Reading 62% proficient (2025)
- 14.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at East Perry County Elementary School score 54% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 41%).
2025 KSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. KY average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 13-year record (2013–2025), then recovered 18 points since 2020, reaching 54% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 46% (multi-year average, 2013-2025) · reading/ELA 60% (multi-year average, 2013-2025)
* 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
66%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where East Perry County 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 10Car-Dependent
- City Safety: Elevated861/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Hazard), 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
$39,427
Median home value
$107,500
Median rent
$802/mo
College educated
18.3%
Homeownership
61.7%
Poverty rate
26.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 41701; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perry County Alternative SchoolEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–8 | 2.2 mi | 3 | Compare → |
| West Perry Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.1 | PK–8 | 2.2 mi | 766 | Compare → |
| Roy G. Eversole Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | PK–4 | 2.9 mi | 449 | Compare → |
| Cordia SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.9 | PK–12 | 5.0 mi | 171 | 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.
Perry County
- Schools in district
- 9
- Rank in district
- #6 of 8
- District spending per student
- $15,812NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 22.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
East Perry County Elementary School is listed in Perry County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About East Perry County Elementary School
East Perry County Elementary School is a public elementary school in Hazard, KY, part of Perry County, serving approximately 642 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 14.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #530 of 1,284 schools in KY. State assessment records show 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2025) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about East Perry County Elementary School
What grades does East Perry County Elementary School serve?
East Perry County Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend East Perry County Elementary School?
East Perry County Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 642 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at East Perry County Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at East Perry County Elementary School is 14.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does East Perry County Elementary School rank in KY?
East Perry County Elementary School ranks #530 of 1,284 schools in KY.
What is East Perry County Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
East Perry County Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 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 Perry County Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, East Perry County Elementary School has 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2025) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2025).
Is East Perry County Elementary School a charter school?
No, East Perry County Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is East Perry County Elementary School a Title I school?
No, East Perry County Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for East Perry County Elementary School?
66.0% of students at East Perry County 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 – 8th
- Enrollment
- 642
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 44
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Perry County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 50.0%
- Phone
- (606) 436-3423
- Area population (ZIP 41701)
- 16,646
- Area average commute
- 22.7 min
- Area median age
- 39.6
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 41701; 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, 2013-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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