Kimper Elementary School

Kimper Elementary School serves 117 students in pre-kindergarten through eighth grade in Kimper, Kentucky. The school operates as a regular public school within Pike County and earns a composite score of 9.1 out of 10, landing in the Exceptional tier. Statewide data puts that score in context.

Kimper ranks 11th out of 1,284 public schools in Kentucky, outperforming 99% of schools across the state. Among the state's 708 elementary schools, it sits ninth. In Pike County, it holds the top spot among all 19 schools.

Academic performance scores an 8.5, but the growth score climbs higher at 9.4 — meaning students here advance faster than expected relative to similar peers, year over year. A student-teacher ratio of 10.6 to 1 keeps class sizes small, giving teachers consistent access to individual students. For families comparing options in eastern Kentucky, Kimper Elementary combines high absolute achievement with one of the strongest growth trajectories in the state — a signal of sustained, effective instruction across all grade levels it serves.

With an enrollment of 117 students, Kimper Elementary School is a smaller school where families often find a close-knit community atmosphere. Smaller settings can mean more individual attention from teachers and staff, though they may offer fewer extracurricular options than larger schools.

Located in a rural area, Kimper Elementary School may involve longer commutes for some families. Rural schools often serve as community anchors and may have smaller class sizes, but parents should consider transportation logistics, after-school program availability, and access to specialized services.