Excellent
#22 of 1,284 schools in KY
Top 2% in state
Oak Hill Elementary School
Elementary School · Pulaski County · Somerset, KY
A Pulaski County elementary school where students score 30 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1755 Wtlo Road, Somerset, KY 42503
- Math 75% proficient (2025)
- Reading 77% proficient (2025)
- 14.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Oak Hill Elementary School score 76% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).
2025 KSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. KY average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 6 points since 2020, reaching 76% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 66% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 74% (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
55.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Oak Hill 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 22Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,350/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Somerset), 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
$53,377
Median home value
$198,500
Median rent
$873/mo
College educated
22.7%
Homeownership
68.7%
Poverty rate
17.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 42503; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Somerset Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.3private | PK–12 | 1.1 mi | 340 | Compare → |
| Saline Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 3.5private | PK–12 | 1.6 mi | 62 | Compare → |
| Southern Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.0 | K–5 | 2.7 mi | 646 | Compare → |
| Memorial Education CenterEnrollment path unverified | 5.1 | PK–K | 2.9 mi | 262 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Pulaski County
- Schools in district
- 14
- Rank in district
- #1 of 14
- District spending per student
- $12,724NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 20.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Oak Hill Elementary School is listed in Pulaski County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Oak Hill Elementary School
Oak Hill Elementary School is a public elementary school in Somerset, KY, part of Pulaski County, serving approximately 538 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 14.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.2 out of 10 and ranks #22 of 1,284 schools in KY. State assessment records show 66% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 74% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Oak Hill Elementary School
What grades does Oak Hill Elementary School serve?
Oak Hill Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Oak Hill Elementary School?
Oak Hill Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 538 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Oak Hill Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Oak Hill Elementary School is 14.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Oak Hill Elementary School rank in KY?
Oak Hill Elementary School ranks #22 of 1,284 schools in KY.
What is Oak Hill Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Oak Hill Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.2 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 Oak Hill Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Oak Hill Elementary School has 66% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 74% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Oak Hill Elementary School a charter school?
No, Oak Hill Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Oak Hill Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Oak Hill Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Oak Hill Elementary School?
55.6% of students at Oak Hill 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
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 538
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 36
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Pulaski County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 19.9%
- Phone
- (606) 679-2014
- Area population (ZIP 42503)
- 25,638
- Area average commute
- 20.7 min
- Area median age
- 41.6
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 42503; 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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