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Painted Stone Elementary
Elementary School · Shelby County · Shelbyville, KY
A Shelby County elementary school where students score 19 points below what's typical for similar communities.
150 Warriors Way, Shelbyville, KY 40065
- Math 21% proficient (2025)
- Reading 33% proficient (2025)
- 15.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Painted Stone Elementary score 27% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).
2025 KSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. KY average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 57 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 27% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 41% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 46% (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 35 test records from KY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
55.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Painted Stone Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 4Car-Dependent
- Bike 17Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,147/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Shelbyville), 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
$76,813
Median home value
$254,200
Median rent
$1,002/mo
College educated
28.5%
Homeownership
69%
Poverty rate
9.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 40065; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southside ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.1 | K–5 | 2.2 mi | 417 | Compare → |
| Marnel C. Moorman SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.7 | K–8 | 2.4 mi | 781 | Compare → |
| Clear Creek ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 3.8 | K–5 | 2.6 mi | 426 | Compare → |
| Wright ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.1 | K–5 | 3.4 mi | 503 | 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.
Shelby County
- Schools in district
- 14
- Rank in district
- #12 of 13
- District spending per student
- $14,040NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 9.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Painted Stone Elementary is listed in Shelby County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Painted Stone Elementary
Painted Stone Elementary is a public elementary school in Shelbyville, KY, part of Shelby County, serving approximately 465 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 15.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,232 of 1,284 schools in KY. State assessment records show 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Painted Stone Elementary
What grades does Painted Stone Elementary serve?
Painted Stone Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Painted Stone Elementary?
Painted Stone Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 465 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Painted Stone Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Painted Stone Elementary is 15.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Painted Stone Elementary rank in KY?
Painted Stone Elementary ranks #1,232 of 1,284 schools in KY.
What is Painted Stone Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Painted Stone Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.4 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 Painted Stone Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Painted Stone Elementary has 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Painted Stone Elementary a charter school?
No, Painted Stone Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Painted Stone Elementary a Title I school?
No, Painted Stone Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Painted Stone Elementary?
55.5% of students at Painted Stone Elementary 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
- 465
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 30
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Shelby County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 12.5%
- Phone
- (502) 647-4505
- Area population (ZIP 40065)
- 31,763
- Area average commute
- 25.4 min
- Area median age
- 39.9
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 40065; 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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