Very Good
#403 of 1,284 schools in KY
Top 31% in state
Elliott County Intermediate School
Elementary School · Elliott County · Sandy Hook, KY
An elementary school in Sandy Hook, KY serving grades 3rd – 5th.
349 South KY 7, Sandy Hook, KY 41171
- Math 35% proficient (2025)
- Reading 41% proficient (2025)
- 12.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Elliott County Intermediate School score 38% 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 22 points since 2020, reaching 38% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 32% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 44% (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
74.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Elliott County Intermediate 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 27Car-Dependent
- Bike 11Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low55/100K
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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
$38,611
Median home value
$99,800
Median rent
$381/mo
College educated
4.7%
Homeownership
83.6%
Poverty rate
28.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 41171; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Elliott County
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #1 of 4
- District spending per student
- $14,699NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 26.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Elliott County Intermediate School is listed in Elliott County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Elliott County Intermediate School
Elliott County Intermediate School is a public elementary school in Sandy Hook, KY, part of Elliott County, serving approximately 189 students in grades 3rd-5th with a 12.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #403 of 1,284 schools in KY. State assessment records show 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Elliott County Intermediate School
What grades does Elliott County Intermediate School serve?
Elliott County Intermediate School serves students in grades 3rd through 5th.
How many students attend Elliott County Intermediate School?
Elliott County Intermediate School has an enrollment of approximately 189 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Elliott County Intermediate School?
The student-teacher ratio at Elliott County Intermediate School is 12.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Elliott County Intermediate School rank in KY?
Elliott County Intermediate School ranks #403 of 1,284 schools in KY.
What is Elliott County Intermediate School's MySchoolScout rating?
Elliott County Intermediate School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 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 Elliott County Intermediate School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Elliott County Intermediate School has 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Elliott County Intermediate School a charter school?
No, Elliott County Intermediate School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Elliott County Intermediate School a Title I school?
No, Elliott County Intermediate School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Elliott County Intermediate School?
74.1% of students at Elliott County Intermediate 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
- 3rd – 5th
- Enrollment
- 189
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 15
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Elliott County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 33.3%
- Phone
- (606) 738-8402
- Area population (ZIP 41171)
- 4,586
- Area average commute
- 26.9 min
- Area median age
- 42.7
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 41171; 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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