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#634 of 1,284 schools in KY
Top 49% in state
Hager Elementary School
Elementary School · Ashland Independent · Ashland, KY
An Ashland Independent elementary school where students score 11 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1600 Blackburn Ave, Ashland, KY 41101
- Math 55% proficient (2025)
- Reading 57% proficient (2025)
- 14.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Hager Elementary School score 56% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 45%).
2025 KSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. KY average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 12 points since 2020, reaching 56% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 61% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 65% (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
56.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Hager 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 45Car-Dependent
- Bike 35Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,727/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Ashland), 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
$53,491
Median home value
$120,100
Median rent
$907/mo
College educated
22.9%
Homeownership
59%
Poverty rate
21%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 41101; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Poage Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.4 | K–5 | 0.6 mi | 282 | Compare → |
| Oakview Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.3 | K–5 | 0.9 mi | 296 | Compare → |
| Raceland-worthington Schools Campus BEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–12 | 0.9 mi | 20 | Compare → |
| Rose Hill Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.7private | PK–12 | 1.2 mi | 130 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Ashland Independent
- Schools in district
- 9
- Rank in district
- #6 of 8
- District spending per student
- $14,691NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 23.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Hager Elementary School is listed in Ashland Independent; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Hager Elementary School
Hager Elementary School is a public elementary school in Ashland, KY, part of Ashland Independent, serving approximately 341 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 14.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10 and ranks #634 of 1,284 schools in KY. State assessment records show 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Hager Elementary School
What grades does Hager Elementary School serve?
Hager Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Hager Elementary School?
Hager Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 341 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hager Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hager Elementary School is 14.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Hager Elementary School rank in KY?
Hager Elementary School ranks #634 of 1,284 schools in KY.
What is Hager Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Hager Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 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 Hager Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Hager Elementary School has 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Hager Elementary School a charter school?
No, Hager Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Hager Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Hager Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Hager Elementary School?
56.3% of students at Hager 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
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 341
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 23
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Boyd County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 20.2%
- Phone
- (606) 327-2731
- Area population (ZIP 41101)
- 19,331
- Area average commute
- 21.5 min
- Area median age
- 40.3
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 41101; 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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