Below Average
#1005 of 1,284 schools in KY
Hillsboro Elementary School
Elementary School · Fleming County · Hillsboro, KY
A Fleming County elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 5th.
7348 Hillsboro Rd, Hillsboro, KY 41049
- Math 33% proficient (2025)
- Reading 46% proficient (2025)
- 14.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Hillsboro Elementary School score 40% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 42%).
2025 KSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. KY average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 5 points since 2020, reaching 40% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 51% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 57% (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 35 test records from KY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
64%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Hillsboro 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 19Car-Dependent
- Bike 18Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low118/100K
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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
$50,208
Median home value
$138,500
Median rent
$731/mo
College educated
14.9%
Homeownership
84.3%
Poverty rate
13.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 41049; 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 → |
| Flemingsburg Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.5 | PK–6 | Not available | 594 | 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
- #5 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
Hillsboro Elementary School is listed in Fleming County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Hillsboro Elementary School
Hillsboro Elementary School is a public elementary school in Hillsboro, KY, part of Fleming County, serving approximately 222 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 14.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,005 of 1,284 schools in KY. State assessment records show 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Hillsboro Elementary School
What grades does Hillsboro Elementary School serve?
Hillsboro Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Hillsboro Elementary School?
Hillsboro Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 222 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hillsboro Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hillsboro 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 Hillsboro Elementary School rank in KY?
Hillsboro Elementary School ranks #1,005 of 1,284 schools in KY.
What is Hillsboro Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Hillsboro Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 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 Hillsboro Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Hillsboro Elementary School has 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Hillsboro Elementary School a charter school?
No, Hillsboro Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Hillsboro Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Hillsboro Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Hillsboro Elementary School?
64.0% of students at Hillsboro 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
- 222
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 15
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Fleming County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 10.4%
- Phone
- (606) 876-2251
- Area population (ZIP 41049)
- 2,185
- Area average commute
- 36 min
- Area median age
- 52.3
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 41049; 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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