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#42 of 1,284 schools in KY

Top 3% in state

Pikeville Elementary School

Elementary School · Pikeville Independent · Pikeville, KY

A Pikeville Independent elementary school where students score 12 points above what's typical for similar communities.

105 Bailey Blvd., Pikeville, KY 41501

  • Math 60% proficient (2025)
  • Reading 68% proficient (2025)
  • 14.2:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress9.0Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-0.33 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendStable
Academics9.1Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency60.2% (2025 KSA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency68% (2025 KSA)
Overall Proficiency64% (2025 KSA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)52% (model expectation from 2025 KSA)
vs. Expected+11.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile86th
Resources & Environment8.7Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14.2:1
District spending per student$15,243
Chronic Absenteeism21.1%

Students at Pikeville Elementary School score 64% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 52%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 KSA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. KY average.

Math Proficiency60%(2025 KSA)
School
State
Not reported(2025 KSA)
ELA Proficiency68%(2025 KSA)
School
State
Not reported(2025 KSA)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 18 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 64% recently.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
81%
ELA
84%
2010
Math
77%
ELA
84%
2011
Math
52%
ELA
65%
2012
Math
45%
ELA
64%
2013
Math
58%
ELA
72%
2014
Math
53%
ELA
73%
2015
Math
67%
ELA
77%
2016
Math
66%
ELA
77%
2017
Math
65%
ELA
75%
2018
Math
69%
ELA
71%
2019
Math
69%
ELA
71%
2020*
Math
69%
ELA
65%
2021*
Math
69%
ELA
65%
2022
Math
65%
ELA
68%
2025
Math
60%
ELA
68%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 64% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 71% (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 38 test records from KY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

39.6%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Pikeville 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 31Car-Dependent
  • Bike 5Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High1,634/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Pikeville), 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

$44,719

Median home value

$147,000

Median rent

$873/mo

College educated

24.4%

Homeownership

62.6%

Poverty rate

27.4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 41501; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

3 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Pike County Virtual AcademyEnrollment path unverified4.0K–122.6 mi103Compare →
Mullins Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.2PK–82.7 mi789Compare →
Christ Central SchoolPrivate · tuition7.0privatePK–102.8 mi46Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Pikeville Independent

Schools in district
2
Rank in district
#1 of 2
District spending per student
$15,243NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
23.2%Census SAIPE · 2024

Pikeville Elementary School is listed in Pikeville Independent; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Pikeville Elementary School

Pikeville Elementary School is a public elementary school in Pikeville, KY, part of Pikeville Independent, serving approximately 641 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 14.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.0 out of 10 and ranks #42 of 1,284 schools in KY. State assessment records show 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Pikeville Elementary School

What grades does Pikeville Elementary School serve?

Pikeville Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.

How many students attend Pikeville Elementary School?

Pikeville Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 641 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Pikeville Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Pikeville Elementary School is 14.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Pikeville Elementary School rank in KY?

Pikeville Elementary School ranks #42 of 1,284 schools in KY.

What is Pikeville Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Pikeville Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.0 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 Pikeville Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Pikeville Elementary School has 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Pikeville Elementary School a charter school?

No, Pikeville Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Pikeville Elementary School a Title I school?

No, Pikeville Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Pikeville Elementary School?

39.6% of students at Pikeville 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
641
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
45
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Pike County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
21.1%
Area population (ZIP 41501)
23,272
Area average commute
18.3 min
Area median age
38.9
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 41501; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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