Very Good
#399 of 1,284 schools in KY
Top 31% in state
Lone Jack School Center
Elementary School · Bell County · Fourmile, KY
A Bell County elementary school where students score 12 points above what's typical for similar communities.
101 Creech Hollow Road, Fourmile, KY 40939
- Math 36% proficient (2025)
- Reading 54% proficient (2025)
- 16.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Lone Jack School Center score 45% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).
2025 KSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. KY average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 16 points since 2020, reaching 45% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 36% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 48% (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 43 test records from KY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
85.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Lone Jack School Center 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 3Car-Dependent
- Bike 3Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low159/100K
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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
41.6%
Homeownership
100%
Poverty rate
63%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 40939; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pineville Independent SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.2 | PK–12 | 3.3 mi | 569 | Compare → |
| Flat Lick Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.2 | PK–5 | 4.0 mi | 171 | Compare → |
| Bell Central School CenterEnrollment path unverified | 7.0 | PK–8 | Not available | 484 | Compare → |
| Frakes School CenterEnrollment path unverified | 9.0 | PK–8 | Not available | 115 | 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.
Bell County
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #4 of 7
- District spending per student
- $15,423NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 32.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Lone Jack School Center is listed in Bell County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Lone Jack School Center
Lone Jack School Center is a public elementary school in Fourmile, KY, part of Bell County, serving approximately 217 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 16.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #399 of 1,284 schools in KY. State assessment records show 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Lone Jack School Center
What grades does Lone Jack School Center serve?
Lone Jack School Center serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Lone Jack School Center?
Lone Jack School Center has an enrollment of approximately 217 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lone Jack School Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Lone Jack School Center is 16.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Lone Jack School Center rank in KY?
Lone Jack School Center ranks #399 of 1,284 schools in KY.
What is Lone Jack School Center's MySchoolScout rating?
Lone Jack School Center has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 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 Lone Jack School Center?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Lone Jack School Center has 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Lone Jack School Center a charter school?
No, Lone Jack School Center is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Lone Jack School Center a Title I school?
No, Lone Jack School Center is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Lone Jack School Center?
85.3% of students at Lone Jack School Center 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
- 217
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 13
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Bell County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 36.4%
- Phone
- (606) 337-9461
- Area population (ZIP 40939)
- 189
- Area median age
- 39
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 40939; 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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