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#262 of 1,284 schools in KY

Top 20% in state

John W. Reiley Elementary School

Elementary School · Campbell County · Alexandria, KY

A Campbell County elementary school where students score 16 points above what's typical for similar communities.

4930 South U.s. 27, Alexandria, KY 41001

  • Math 65% proficient (2025)
  • Reading 73% proficient (2025)
  • 15.7:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress6.1Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-1.29 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics9.5Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency65% (2025 KSA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency73% (2025 KSA)
Overall Proficiency69% (2025 KSA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)53% (model expectation from 2025 KSA)
vs. Expected+16.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile92th
Resources & Environment8.7Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio15.7:1
District spending per student$14,133
Chronic Absenteeism8.2%

Students at John W. Reiley Elementary School score 69% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 53%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 KSA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. KY average.

Math Proficiency65%(2025 KSA)
School
State
Not reported(2025 KSA)
ELA Proficiency73%(2025 KSA)
School
State
Not reported(2025 KSA)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 12 points since 2020, reaching 69% in 2025.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
88%
ELA
96%
2010
Math
84%
ELA
88%
2011
Math
62%
ELA
72%
2012
Math
62%
ELA
67%
2013
Math
67%
ELA
77%
2014
Math
72%
ELA
72%
2015
Math
71%
ELA
74%
2016
Math
74%
ELA
76%
2017
Math
68%
ELA
72%
2018
Math
68%
ELA
66%
2019
Math
68%
ELA
66%
2020*
Math
61%
ELA
54%
2021*
Math
61%
ELA
54%
2022
Math
56%
ELA
60%
2025
Math
65%
ELA
73%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 68% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 71% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

38.8%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where John W. Reiley 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. Open the Cincinnati map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 16Car-Dependent
  • Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated779/100K

Powered byWalk Score

FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Alexandria), 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

$102,468

Median home value

$265,100

Median rent

$1,113/mo

College educated

34.6%

Homeownership

90.7%

Poverty rate

4.4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 41001; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Grant's Lick Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified9.1PK–53.3 mi349Compare →
St Mary SchoolPrivate · tuition4.4privatePK–83.5 mi455Compare →
Campbell Ridge ElementaryEnrollment path unverified8.5PK–54.1 mi624Compare →
Ss Peter & Paul Elementary SchoolPrivate · tuition5.5privatePK–84.2 mi74Compare →

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.

Campbell County

Schools in district
10
Rank in district
#5 of 8
District spending per student
$14,133NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
7.6%Census SAIPE · 2024

John W. Reiley Elementary School is listed in Campbell County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About John W. Reiley Elementary School

John W. Reiley Elementary School is a public elementary school in Alexandria, KY, part of Campbell County, serving approximately 502 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 15.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10 and ranks #262 of 1,284 schools in KY.

State assessment records show 68% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about John W. Reiley Elementary School

What grades does John W. Reiley Elementary School serve?

John W. Reiley Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend John W. Reiley Elementary School?

John W. Reiley Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 502 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at John W. Reiley Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at John W. Reiley Elementary School is 15.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does John W. Reiley Elementary School rank in KY?

John W. Reiley Elementary School ranks #262 of 1,284 schools in KY.

What is John W. Reiley Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

John W. Reiley Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 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 W. Reiley Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, John W. Reiley Elementary School has 68% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is John W. Reiley Elementary School a charter school?

No, John W. Reiley Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is John W. Reiley Elementary School a Title I school?

No, John W. Reiley Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for John W. Reiley Elementary School?

38.8% of students at John W. Reiley 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
502
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
32
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Campbell County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
8.2%
Area population (ZIP 41001)
19,206
Area average commute
29.5 min
Area median age
40
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 41001; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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