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#626 of 1,284 schools in KY
Top 49% in state
Ekron Elementary School
Elementary School · Meade County · Ekron, KY
A Meade County elementary school where students score 12 points above what's typical for similar communities.
2500 Haysville Road, Ekron, KY 40117
- Math 58% proficient (2025)
- Reading 61% proficient (2025)
- 16:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Ekron Elementary School score 60% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
2025 KSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. KY average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 18 points since 2020, reaching 60% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 58% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 60% (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 38 test records from KY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
52.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Ekron Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 20Car-Dependent
- Bike 19Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low250/100K
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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
$56,791
Median home value
$165,600
Median rent
$881/mo
College educated
16.4%
Homeownership
90.4%
Poverty rate
18%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 40117; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barry Hahn Primary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.9 | PK–3 | 3.9 mi | 831 | Compare → |
| Flaherty Primary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.9 | PK–3 | Not available | 411 | Compare → |
| Payneville Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.2 | K–6 | Not available | 265 | 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.
Meade County
- Schools in district
- 9
- Rank in district
- #3 of 9
- District spending per student
- $11,339NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 9.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Ekron Elementary School is listed in Meade County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Ekron Elementary School
Ekron Elementary School is a public elementary school in Ekron, KY, part of Meade County, serving approximately 353 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 16:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10 and ranks #626 of 1,284 schools in KY. State assessment records show 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Ekron Elementary School
What grades does Ekron Elementary School serve?
Ekron Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Ekron Elementary School?
Ekron Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 353 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ekron Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ekron Elementary School is 16:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Ekron Elementary School rank in KY?
Ekron Elementary School ranks #626 of 1,284 schools in KY.
What is Ekron Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Ekron Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 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 Ekron Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Ekron Elementary School has 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Ekron Elementary School a charter school?
No, Ekron Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Ekron Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Ekron Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Ekron Elementary School?
52.1% of students at Ekron 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 – 6th
- Enrollment
- 353
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 22
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Meade County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 18.1%
- Phone
- (270) 422-7570
- Area population (ZIP 40117)
- 2,089
- Area median age
- 46.1
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 40117; 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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