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#739 of 1,284 schools in KY
Estill Springs Elementary
Elementary School · Estill County · Irvine, KY
An Estill County elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 5th.
314 Main Street, Irvine, KY 40336
- Math 36% proficient (2025)
- Reading 44% proficient (2025)
- 15.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Estill Springs Elementary score 40% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).
2025 KSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. KY average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 32 points since 2010, to 40% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
Show all 5 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 46% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 50% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
Based on 16 test records from KY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
72.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Estill Springs Elementary 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 30Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average619/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Irvine), 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
$45,060
Median home value
$114,500
Median rent
$672/mo
College educated
9.8%
Homeownership
72.4%
Poverty rate
21.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 40336; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Irvine ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.2 | K–5 | 0.9 mi | 476 | 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.
Estill County
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #2 of 6
- District spending per student
- $13,527NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 21.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Estill Springs Elementary is listed in Estill County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Estill Springs Elementary
Estill Springs Elementary is a public elementary school in Irvine, KY, part of Estill County, serving approximately 477 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 15.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10 and ranks #739 of 1,284 schools in KY. State assessment records show 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Estill Springs Elementary
What grades does Estill Springs Elementary serve?
Estill Springs Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Estill Springs Elementary?
Estill Springs Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 477 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Estill Springs Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Estill Springs Elementary is 15.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Estill Springs Elementary rank in KY?
Estill Springs Elementary ranks #739 of 1,284 schools in KY.
What is Estill Springs Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Estill Springs Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 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 Estill Springs Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Estill Springs Elementary has 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Estill Springs Elementary a charter school?
No, Estill Springs Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Estill Springs Elementary a Title I school?
No, Estill Springs Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Estill Springs Elementary?
72.7% of students at Estill Springs Elementary 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
- 477
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 31
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Estill County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 28.5%
- Phone
- (606) 723-7703
- Area population (ZIP 40336)
- 12,650
- Area average commute
- 34.9 min
- Area median age
- 44.1
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 40336; 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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