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#761 of 1,284 schools in KY

Kimper Elementary School

Elementary School · Pike County · Kimper, KY

A Pike County elementary school where students score 18 points above what's typical for similar communities.

8151 State Highway 194 East, Kimper, KY 41539

  • Math 49% proficient (2025)
  • Reading 46% proficient (2025)
  • 10.6:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress3.1Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-2.13 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics8.1Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency49% (2025 KSA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency46% (2025 KSA)
Overall Proficiency48% (2025 KSA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)30% (model expectation from 2025 KSA)
vs. Expected+17.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile71th
Resources & Environment9.6Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio10.6:1
District spending per student$14,180
Chronic Absenteeism17.1%

Students at Kimper Elementary School score 48% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 30%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 KSA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. KY average.

Math Proficiency49%(2025 KSA)
School
State
Not reported(2025 KSA)
ELA Proficiency46%(2025 KSA)
School
State
Not reported(2025 KSA)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 18 points since 2020, reaching 48% in 2025.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
92%
ELA
82%
2010
Math
92%
ELA
87%
2011
Math
32%
ELA
52%
2012
Math
37%
ELA
47%
2013
Math
42%
ELA
52%
2014
Math
47%
ELA
62%
2015
Math
47%
ELA
52%
2016
Math
47%
ELA
52%
2017
Math
47%
ELA
57%
2018
Math
32%
ELA
47%
2019
Math
32%
ELA
47%
2020*
Math
22%
ELA
37%
2021*
Math
22%
ELA
37%
2022
Math
37%
ELA
52%
2025
Math
49%
ELA
46%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 45% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 53% (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 34 test records from KY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

93.2%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Kimper 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 8Car-Dependent
  • Bike 1Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Low42/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

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

$58,160

Median home value

$60,700

Median rent

$583/mo

College educated

8.5%

Homeownership

86%

Poverty rate

23.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 41539; 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 in Pike County

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Dorton Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.1PK–8Not available267Compare →
Feds Creek Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.1PK–8Not available157Compare →
Millard SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.4PK–8Not available586Compare →
Phelps Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified9.6PK–6Not available288Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Pike County

Schools in district
20
Rank in district
#15 of 19
District spending per student
$14,180NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
21.1%Census SAIPE · 2024

Kimper Elementary School is listed in Pike County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Kimper Elementary School

Kimper Elementary School is a public elementary school in Kimper, KY, part of Pike County, serving approximately 117 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 10.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10 and ranks #761 of 1,284 schools in KY. State assessment records show 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Kimper Elementary School

What grades does Kimper Elementary School serve?

Kimper Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.

How many students attend Kimper Elementary School?

Kimper Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 117 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Kimper Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Kimper Elementary School is 10.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Kimper Elementary School rank in KY?

Kimper Elementary School ranks #761 of 1,284 schools in KY.

What is Kimper Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Kimper Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 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 Kimper Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Kimper Elementary School has 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Kimper Elementary School a charter school?

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

Is Kimper Elementary School a Title I school?

No, Kimper Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Kimper Elementary School?

93.2% of students at Kimper 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
117
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
11
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Pike County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
17.1%
Area population (ZIP 41539)
1,486
Area median age
49.6
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 41539; 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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