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#774 of 1,284 schools in KY
Jones Park Elementary
Elementary School · Casey County · Liberty, KY
A Casey County elementary school where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.
6295 E Ky 70, Liberty, KY 42539
- Math 34% proficient (2025)
- Reading 49% proficient (2025)
- 12.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Jones Park Elementary score 42% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 37%).
2025 KSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. KY average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 35 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 42% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 50% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 56% (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
75%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Jones Park Elementary 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 5Car-Dependent
- Bike 24Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Low150/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Liberty), 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
$39,988
Median home value
$129,600
Median rent
$643/mo
College educated
12.1%
Homeownership
73.9%
Poverty rate
24.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 42539; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
2 in Casey County
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberty Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.3 | PK–5 | Not available | 391 | Compare → |
| Walnut Hill Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.2 | PK–5 | Not available | 393 | 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.
Casey County
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #3 of 5
- District spending per student
- $14,250NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 23.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Jones Park Elementary is listed in Casey County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Jones Park Elementary
Jones Park Elementary is a public elementary school in Liberty, KY, part of Casey County, serving approximately 300 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 12.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10 and ranks #774 of 1,284 schools in KY. State assessment records show 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Jones Park Elementary
What grades does Jones Park Elementary serve?
Jones Park Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Jones Park Elementary?
Jones Park Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 300 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jones Park Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Jones Park Elementary is 12.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Jones Park Elementary rank in KY?
Jones Park Elementary ranks #774 of 1,284 schools in KY.
What is Jones Park Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Jones Park Elementary 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 Jones Park Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Jones Park Elementary has 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Jones Park Elementary a charter school?
No, Jones Park Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Jones Park Elementary a Title I school?
No, Jones Park Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Jones Park Elementary?
75.0% of students at Jones Park Elementary 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
- 300
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 24
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Casey County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 18.7%
- Phone
- (606) 787-6942
- Area population (ZIP 42539)
- 9,406
- Area average commute
- 25.2 min
- Area median age
- 41.4
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 42539; 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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