Very Good
#353 of 1,284 schools in KY
Top 27% in state
Emmalena Elementary School
Elementary School · Knott County · Emmalena, KY
A Knott County elementary school where students score 11 points above what's typical for similar communities.
8343 W Hwy 550, Emmalena, KY 41740
- Math 41% proficient (2025)
- Reading 51% proficient (2025)
- 11.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Emmalena Elementary School score 46% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 35%).
2025 KSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. KY average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 24 points since 2020, reaching 46% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 35% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 49% (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 40 test records from KY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
80.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Emmalena 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
- Bike 9Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low21/100K
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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
$88,446
Median home value
$88,300
College educated
23.7%
Homeownership
94.7%
Poverty rate
21%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 41740; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cordia SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.9 | PK–12 | 4.5 mi | 171 | Compare → |
| Hindman Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.9 | PK–8 | 4.5 mi | 439 | Compare → |
| Robinson Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.1 | PK–8 | 4.6 mi | 267 | Compare → |
| Beaver Creek Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.2 | K–8 | Not available | 182 | 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.
Knott County
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #3 of 7
- District spending per student
- $17,594NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 27.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Emmalena Elementary School is listed in Knott County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Emmalena Elementary School
Emmalena Elementary School is a public elementary school in Emmalena, KY, part of Knott County, serving approximately 205 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 11.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #353 of 1,284 schools in KY. State assessment records show 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Emmalena Elementary School
What grades does Emmalena Elementary School serve?
Emmalena Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Emmalena Elementary School?
Emmalena Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 205 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Emmalena Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Emmalena Elementary School is 11.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Emmalena Elementary School rank in KY?
Emmalena Elementary School ranks #353 of 1,284 schools in KY.
What is Emmalena Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Emmalena Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 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 Emmalena Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Emmalena Elementary School has 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Emmalena Elementary School a charter school?
No, Emmalena Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Emmalena Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Emmalena Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Emmalena Elementary School?
80.5% of students at Emmalena 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
- 205
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 18
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Knott County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 54.1%
- Phone
- (606) 251-3651
- Area population (ZIP 41740)
- 1,056
- Area median age
- 40.2
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 41740; 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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