Excellent
#25 of 1,284 schools in KY
Top 2% in state
Perryville Elementary School
Elementary School · Boyle County · Perryville, KY
A Boyle County elementary school where students score 27 points above what's typical for similar communities.
418 W Fourth Street, Perryville, KY 40468
- Math 74% proficient (2025)
- Reading 71% proficient (2025)
- 16.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Perryville Elementary School score 72% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 45%).
2025 KSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. KY average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 18 points since 2020, reaching 72% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 66% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 73% (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
57.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Perryville 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 24Car-Dependent
- Bike 19Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low68/100K
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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)
Median income
$67,551
Median home value
$148,600
Median rent
$850/mo
College educated
27.1%
Homeownership
86.1%
Poverty rate
9.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 40468; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
2 in Boyle County
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junction City Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.4 | PK–5 | Not available | 424 | Compare → |
| Woodlawn Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.9 | PK–5 | Not available | 667 | 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.
Boyle County
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #2 of 5
- District spending per student
- $13,539NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Perryville Elementary School is listed in Boyle County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Perryville Elementary School
Perryville Elementary School is a public elementary school in Perryville, KY, part of Boyle County, serving approximately 309 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 16.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.1 out of 10 and ranks #25 of 1,284 schools in KY. State assessment records show 66% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Perryville Elementary School
What grades does Perryville Elementary School serve?
Perryville Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Perryville Elementary School?
Perryville Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 309 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Perryville Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Perryville Elementary School is 16.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Perryville Elementary School rank in KY?
Perryville Elementary School ranks #25 of 1,284 schools in KY.
What is Perryville Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Perryville Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.1 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 Perryville Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Perryville Elementary School has 66% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Perryville Elementary School a charter school?
No, Perryville Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Perryville Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Perryville Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Perryville Elementary School?
57.6% of students at Perryville 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
- 309
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 19
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Boyle County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 10.0%
- Phone
- (859) 936-7500
- Area population (ZIP 40468)
- 1,969
- Area median age
- 42.4
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 40468; 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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