Excellent
#4 of 1,284 schools in KY
Top 1% in state
Phelps Elementary School
Elementary School · Pike County · Phelps, KY
A Pike County elementary school where students score 32 points above what's typical for similar communities.
11672 Phelps 632 RD, Phelps, KY 41553
- Math 62% proficient (2025)
- Reading 72% proficient (2025)
- 12.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Phelps Elementary School score 67% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 35%).
2025 KSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. KY average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 30 points since 2020, reaching 67% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 55% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 64% (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
81.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Phelps 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 5Car-Dependent
- Bike 2Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low42/100K
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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
$44,250
Median home value
$113,900
College educated
18.7%
Homeownership
94.5%
Poverty rate
11.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 41553; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 in Pike County
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bevins Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.7 | PK–5 | Not available | 236 | Compare → |
| Dorton Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.1 | PK–8 | Not available | 267 | Compare → |
| Feds Creek Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.1 | PK–8 | Not available | 157 | Compare → |
| Millard SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.4 | PK–8 | Not available | 586 | 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.
Pike County
- Schools in district
- 20
- Rank in district
- #1 of 19
- District spending per student
- $14,180NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 21.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Phelps Elementary School is listed in Pike County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Phelps Elementary School
Phelps Elementary School is a public elementary school in Phelps, KY, part of Pike County, serving approximately 288 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 12.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.6 out of 10 and ranks #4 of 1,284 schools in KY. State assessment records show 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Phelps Elementary School
What grades does Phelps Elementary School serve?
Phelps Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Phelps Elementary School?
Phelps Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 288 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Phelps Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Phelps 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 Phelps Elementary School rank in KY?
Phelps Elementary School ranks #4 of 1,284 schools in KY.
What is Phelps Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Phelps Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.6 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 Phelps Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Phelps Elementary School has 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Phelps Elementary School a charter school?
No, Phelps Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Phelps Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Phelps Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Phelps Elementary School?
81.2% of students at Phelps 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 – 6th
- Enrollment
- 288
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 23
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Pike County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 24.0%
- Phone
- (606) 456-7716
- Area population (ZIP 41553)
- 2,324
- 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 41553; 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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