Very Good
#203 of 1,284 schools in KY
Top 16% in state
Flaherty Primary School
Elementary School · Meade County · Ekron, KY
A Meade County elementary school where students score 7 points above what's typical for similar communities.
2635 Flaherty Rd, Ekron, KY 40117
- Math 45% proficient (2025)
- Reading 54% proficient (2025)
- 16.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
Full Profile · 3/3 metricsView breakdown
View breakdown
View breakdown
Students at Flaherty Primary School score 50% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 42%).
2025 KSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. KY average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 50% across the 15-year record (2011–2025).
Show all 13 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 58% (multi-year average, 2011-2025) · reading/ELA 53% (multi-year average, 2011-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 26 test records from KY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
63.7%
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 Flaherty Primary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Louisville map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 4Car-Dependent
- Bike 24Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low250/100K
Powered by
FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
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
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 in Meade County
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barry Hahn Primary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.9 | PK–3 | Not available | 831 | Compare → |
| Ekron Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.3 | K–6 | Not available | 353 | 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
- #1 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
Flaherty Primary School is listed in Meade County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Flaherty Primary School
Flaherty Primary School is a public elementary school in Ekron, KY, part of Meade County, serving approximately 411 students in grades Pre-K-3rd with a 16.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10 and ranks #203 of 1,284 schools in KY. State assessment records show 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2025) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Flaherty Primary School
What grades does Flaherty Primary School serve?
Flaherty Primary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 3rd.
How many students attend Flaherty Primary School?
Flaherty Primary School has an enrollment of approximately 411 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Flaherty Primary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Flaherty Primary School is 16.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Flaherty Primary School rank in KY?
Flaherty Primary School ranks #203 of 1,284 schools in KY.
What is Flaherty Primary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Flaherty Primary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 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 Flaherty Primary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Flaherty Primary School has 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2025) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2025).
Is Flaherty Primary School a charter school?
No, Flaherty Primary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Flaherty Primary School a Title I school?
No, Flaherty Primary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Flaherty Primary School?
63.7% of students at Flaherty Primary 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 – 3rd
- Enrollment
- 411
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 25
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Meade County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 27.5%
- Phone
- (270) 422-7575
- 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, 2011-2025; directory SY 2023–24
Get school insights in your inbox
New rankings, best-schools lists, and parent guides — delivered free. No spam, unsubscribe anytime.
We respect your privacy. Unsubscribe at any time.