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#857 of 1,284 schools in KY
Flemingsburg Elementary School
Elementary School · Fleming County · Flemingsburg, KY
A Fleming County elementary school where students score 12 points below what's typical for similar communities.
245 West Water Street, Flemingsburg, KY 41041
- Math 22% proficient (2025)
- Reading 39% proficient (2025)
- 17:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Flemingsburg Elementary School score 31% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 43%).
2025 KSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. KY average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 6 points since 2020, to 31% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 41% (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 38 test records from KY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
62.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Flemingsburg 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 36Car-Dependent
- Bike 22Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,000/100K
FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Flemingsburg), 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
$43,288
Median home value
$114,400
Median rent
$653/mo
College educated
21.9%
Homeownership
68.2%
Poverty rate
28.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 41041; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
2 in Fleming County
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ewing Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.5 | PK–6 | Not available | 352 | Compare → |
| Hillsboro Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.8 | K–5 | Not available | 222 | 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.
Fleming County
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #4 of 5
- District spending per student
- $13,522NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 22.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Flemingsburg Elementary School is listed in Fleming County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Flemingsburg Elementary School
Flemingsburg Elementary School is a public elementary school in Flemingsburg, KY, part of Fleming County, serving approximately 594 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 17:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10 and ranks #857 of 1,284 schools in KY. State assessment records show 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Flemingsburg Elementary School
What grades does Flemingsburg Elementary School serve?
Flemingsburg Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Flemingsburg Elementary School?
Flemingsburg Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 594 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Flemingsburg Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Flemingsburg Elementary School is 17:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Flemingsburg Elementary School rank in KY?
Flemingsburg Elementary School ranks #857 of 1,284 schools in KY.
What is Flemingsburg Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Flemingsburg Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 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 Flemingsburg Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Flemingsburg Elementary School has 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Flemingsburg Elementary School a charter school?
No, Flemingsburg Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Flemingsburg Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Flemingsburg Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Flemingsburg Elementary School?
62.6% of students at Flemingsburg 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
- 594
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 35
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Fleming County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 20.4%
- Phone
- (606) 845-9871
- Area population (ZIP 41041)
- 7,564
- Area average commute
- 31.5 min
- 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 41041; 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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