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#658 of 1,284 schools in KY
Pine Knot Intermediate
Elementary School · Mccreary County · Pine Knot, KY
A Mccreary County elementary school where students score 23 points above what's typical for similar communities.
6519 S Hwy 1651, Pine Knot, KY 42635
- Math 52% proficient (2025)
- Reading 60% proficient (2025)
- 12.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Pine Knot Intermediate score 56% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).
2025 KSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. KY average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 9-year record (2017–2025), then recovered 21 points since 2020, reaching 56% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 50% (multi-year average, 2017-2025) · reading/ELA 54% (multi-year average, 2017-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 20 test records from KY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
85.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Pine Knot Intermediate 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 17Car-Dependent
- Bike 23Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low95/100K
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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
$36,506
Median home value
$102,300
Median rent
$421/mo
College educated
6.5%
Homeownership
60.1%
Poverty rate
37.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 42635; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
1 in McCreary County
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whitley City Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.5 | PK–5 | Not available | 561 | 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.
Mccreary County
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #3 of 4
- District spending per student
- $14,475NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 36.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Pine Knot Intermediate is listed in McCreary County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Pine Knot Intermediate
Pine Knot Intermediate is a public elementary school in Pine Knot, KY, part of Mccreary County, serving approximately 356 students in grades 3rd-5th with a 12.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10 and ranks #658 of 1,284 schools in KY. State assessment records show 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2025) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Pine Knot Intermediate
What grades does Pine Knot Intermediate serve?
Pine Knot Intermediate serves students in grades 3rd through 5th.
How many students attend Pine Knot Intermediate?
Pine Knot Intermediate has an enrollment of approximately 356 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pine Knot Intermediate?
The student-teacher ratio at Pine Knot Intermediate is 12.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Pine Knot Intermediate rank in KY?
Pine Knot Intermediate ranks #658 of 1,284 schools in KY.
What is Pine Knot Intermediate's MySchoolScout rating?
Pine Knot Intermediate has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 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 Pine Knot Intermediate?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Pine Knot Intermediate has 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2025) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2025).
Is Pine Knot Intermediate a charter school?
No, Pine Knot Intermediate is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Pine Knot Intermediate a Title I school?
No, Pine Knot Intermediate is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Pine Knot Intermediate?
85.4% of students at Pine Knot Intermediate 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
- 3rd – 5th
- Enrollment
- 356
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 29
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- McCreary County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 81.7%
- Phone
- (606) 354-2511
- Area population (ZIP 42635)
- 4,789
- Area median age
- 44.6
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 42635; 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, 2017-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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