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#973 of 1,284 schools in KY
H W Wilkey Elementary School
Elementary School · Grayson County · Leitchfield, KY
A Grayson County elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 5th.
130 Wallace Avenue, Leitchfield, KY 42754
- Math 30% proficient (2025)
- Reading 41% proficient (2025)
- 15.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at H W Wilkey Elementary School score 35% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).
2025 KSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. KY average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 39 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 35% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 43% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 52% (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 36 test records from KY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
74.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where H W Wilkey 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 29Car-Dependent
- Bike 42Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,404/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Leitchfield), 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
$49,230
Median home value
$166,400
Median rent
$616/mo
College educated
15.3%
Homeownership
75.1%
Poverty rate
20%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 42754; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Baptist Church Preschool & KindergardenPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K | 0.4 mi | 12 | Compare → |
| New Life Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 3–9 | 0.5 mi | 3 | Compare → |
| Oran P Lawler Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.5 | PK–5 | 3.3 mi | 450 | Compare → |
| Clarkson Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.0 | PK–5 | 3.8 mi | 617 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Grayson County
- Schools in district
- 9
- Rank in district
- #6 of 6
- District spending per student
- $12,707NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 28.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
H W Wilkey Elementary School is listed in Grayson County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About H W Wilkey Elementary School
H W Wilkey Elementary School is a public elementary school in Leitchfield, KY, part of Grayson County, serving approximately 523 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 15.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 out of 10 and ranks #973 of 1,284 schools in KY. State assessment records show 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about H W Wilkey Elementary School
What grades does H W Wilkey Elementary School serve?
H W Wilkey Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend H W Wilkey Elementary School?
H W Wilkey Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 523 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at H W Wilkey Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at H W Wilkey Elementary School 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 H W Wilkey Elementary School rank in KY?
H W Wilkey Elementary School ranks #973 of 1,284 schools in KY.
What is H W Wilkey Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
H W Wilkey Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 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 H W Wilkey Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, H W Wilkey Elementary School has 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is H W Wilkey Elementary School a charter school?
No, H W Wilkey Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is H W Wilkey Elementary School a Title I school?
No, H W Wilkey Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for H W Wilkey Elementary School?
74.4% of students at H W Wilkey 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 – 5th
- Enrollment
- 523
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 34
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Grayson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 19.7%
- Phone
- (270) 259-4058
- Area population (ZIP 42754)
- 15,817
- Area average commute
- 22.7 min
- Area median age
- 40.6
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 42754; 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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