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#779 of 1,284 schools in KY
John M. Stumbo Elementary School
Elementary School · Floyd County · Grethel, KY
A Floyd County elementary school where students score 8 points above what's typical for similar communities.
6945 Ky Rt 979, Grethel, KY 41631
- Math 29% proficient (2025)
- Reading 49% proficient (2025)
- 12.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at John M. Stumbo Elementary School score 39% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 31%).
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 39% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 49% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 63% (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 41 test records from KY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
90.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where John M. Stumbo 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 18Car-Dependent
- Bike 1Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low215/100K
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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)
College educated
16.5%
Homeownership
66.6%
Poverty rate
51.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 41631; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 in Floyd County
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allen Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.8 | PK–8 | Not available | 482 | Compare → |
| Betsy Layne Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.6 | PK–8 | Not available | 613 | Compare → |
| Duff-allen Central ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.0 | PK–8 | Not available | 422 | Compare → |
| May Valley Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.5 | PK–8 | Not available | 492 | 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.
Floyd County
- Schools in district
- 14
- Rank in district
- #2 of 12
- District spending per student
- $15,024NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 32.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
John M. Stumbo Elementary School is listed in Floyd County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About John M. Stumbo Elementary School
John M. Stumbo Elementary School is a public elementary school in Grethel, KY, part of Floyd County, serving approximately 254 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 12.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10 and ranks #779 of 1,284 schools in KY.
State assessment records show 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about John M. Stumbo Elementary School
What grades does John M. Stumbo Elementary School serve?
John M. Stumbo Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend John M. Stumbo Elementary School?
John M. Stumbo Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 254 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at John M. Stumbo Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at John M. Stumbo Elementary School is 12.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does John M. Stumbo Elementary School rank in KY?
John M. Stumbo Elementary School ranks #779 of 1,284 schools in KY.
What is John M. Stumbo Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
John M. Stumbo Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 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 John M. Stumbo Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, John M. Stumbo Elementary School has 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is John M. Stumbo Elementary School a charter school?
No, John M. Stumbo Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is John M. Stumbo Elementary School a Title I school?
No, John M. Stumbo Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for John M. Stumbo Elementary School?
90.2% of students at John M. Stumbo 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 – 8th
- Enrollment
- 254
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 20
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Floyd County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 43.7%
- Phone
- (606) 263-6200
- Area population (ZIP 41631)
- 1,230
- Area median age
- 27.6
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 41631; 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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