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#523 of 1,284 schools in KY

Top 41% in state

Flat Gap Elementary School

Elementary School · Johnson County · Flatgap, KY

A Johnson County elementary school where students score 9 points above what's typical for similar communities.

1450 KY Rt 689, Flatgap, KY 41219

  • Math 43% proficient (2025)
  • Reading 53% proficient (2025)
  • 14.3:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress6.7Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-1.14 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics7.7Very Good30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency42.8% (2025 KSA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency53% (2025 KSA)
Overall Proficiency48% (2025 KSA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)39% (model expectation from 2025 KSA)
vs. Expected+9.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile66th
Resources & Environment5.3Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14.3:1
District spending per student$13,833
Chronic Absenteeism39.7%

Students at Flat Gap Elementary School score 48% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 39%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 KSA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. KY average.

Math Proficiency43%(2025 KSA)
School
State
Not reported(2025 KSA)
ELA Proficiency53%(2025 KSA)
School
State
Not reported(2025 KSA)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 11 points since 2020, reaching 48% in 2025.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
72%
ELA
72%
2010
Math
82%
ELA
82%
2011
Math
37%
ELA
37%
2012
Math
47%
ELA
52%
2013
Math
67%
ELA
62%
2014
Math
57%
ELA
52%
2015
Math
62%
ELA
57%
2016
Math
67%
ELA
62%
2017
Math
62%
ELA
62%
2018
Math
62%
ELA
62%
2019
Math
62%
ELA
62%
2020*
Math
32%
ELA
42%
2021*
Math
32%
ELA
42%
2022
Math
52%
ELA
47%
2025
Math
43%
ELA
53%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 54% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 56% (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 37 test records from KY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

71.6%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Flat Gap 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 8Car-Dependent
  • Bike 14Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Low116/100K

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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

$34,167

Median home value

$104,400

Median rent

$783/mo

College educated

12%

Homeownership

76%

Poverty rate

36.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 41219; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 in Johnson County

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Central Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.0PK–6Not available336Compare →
Highland Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.6PK–6Not available407Compare →
Johnson County Eagle AcademyEnrollment path unverified6.1K–12Not available149Compare →
Porter Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.9PK–6Not available413Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Johnson County

Schools in district
11
Rank in district
#4 of 8
District spending per student
$13,833NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
19.9%Census SAIPE · 2024

Flat Gap Elementary School is listed in Johnson County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Flat Gap Elementary School

Flat Gap Elementary School is a public elementary school in Flatgap, KY, part of Johnson County, serving approximately 229 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 14.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #523 of 1,284 schools in KY. State assessment records show 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Flat Gap Elementary School

What grades does Flat Gap Elementary School serve?

Flat Gap Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.

How many students attend Flat Gap Elementary School?

Flat Gap Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 229 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Flat Gap Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Flat Gap Elementary School is 14.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Flat Gap Elementary School rank in KY?

Flat Gap Elementary School ranks #523 of 1,284 schools in KY.

What is Flat Gap Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Flat Gap Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 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 Flat Gap Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Flat Gap Elementary School has 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Flat Gap Elementary School a charter school?

No, Flat Gap Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Flat Gap Elementary School a Title I school?

No, Flat Gap Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Flat Gap Elementary School?

71.6% of students at Flat Gap 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 – 6th
Enrollment
229
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
16
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Johnson County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
39.7%
Area population (ZIP 41219)
1,818
Area median age
39
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 41219; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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