Below Average
#1126 of 1,284 schools in KY
Martha Jane Potter Elementary School
Elementary School · Letcher County · Whitesburg, KY
A Letcher County elementary school where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.
55 Kona Drive, Whitesburg, KY 41858
- Math 30% proficient (2025)
- Reading 38% proficient (2025)
- 12.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Martha Jane Potter Elementary School score 34% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).
2025 KSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. KY average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 12 points since 2020, reaching 34% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 39% (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 36 test records from KY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
72.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Martha Jane Potter 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 3Car-Dependent
- Bike 1Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average369/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Whitesburg), 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
$42,363
Median home value
$101,700
Median rent
$635/mo
College educated
15.2%
Homeownership
69.5%
Poverty rate
38.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 41858; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 in Letcher County
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arlie Boggs Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.1 | K–8 | Not available | 131 | Compare → |
| Cowan Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.5 | PK–8 | Not available | 244 | Compare → |
| Letcher Elementary & Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.0 | K–8 | Not available | 336 | Compare → |
| West Whitesburg Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.2 | PK–5 | Not available | 433 | 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.
Letcher County
- Schools in district
- 9
- Rank in district
- #8 of 8
- District spending per student
- $20,652NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 20.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Martha Jane Potter Elementary School is listed in Letcher County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Martha Jane Potter Elementary School
Martha Jane Potter Elementary School is a public elementary school in Whitesburg, KY, part of Letcher County, serving approximately 287 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 12.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,126 of 1,284 schools in KY. State assessment records show 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Martha Jane Potter Elementary School
What grades does Martha Jane Potter Elementary School serve?
Martha Jane Potter Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Martha Jane Potter Elementary School?
Martha Jane Potter Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 287 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Martha Jane Potter Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Martha Jane Potter Elementary School 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 Martha Jane Potter Elementary School rank in KY?
Martha Jane Potter Elementary School ranks #1,126 of 1,284 schools in KY.
What is Martha Jane Potter Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Martha Jane Potter Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 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 Martha Jane Potter Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Martha Jane Potter Elementary School has 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Martha Jane Potter Elementary School a charter school?
No, Martha Jane Potter Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Martha Jane Potter Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Martha Jane Potter Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Martha Jane Potter Elementary School?
72.8% of students at Martha Jane Potter 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
- 287
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 23
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Letcher County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 67.2%
- Phone
- (606) 855-7544
- Area population (ZIP 41858)
- 7,958
- Area average commute
- 29.1 min
- Area median age
- 40.7
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 41858; 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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