Excellent
#111 of 1,284 schools in KY
Top 9% in state
Piner Elementary School
Elementary School · Kenton County · Morning View, KY
A Kenton County elementary school where students score 5 points above what's typical for similar communities.
2845 Piner Ridge Rd, Morning View, KY 41063
- Math 60% proficient (2025)
- Reading 55% proficient (2025)
- 15.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Piner Elementary School score 57% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 52%).
2025 KSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. KY average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 12 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 57% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 60% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 63% (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
40.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Piner Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 3Car-Dependent
- Bike 8Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low1/100K
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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
$83,983
Median home value
$223,500
Median rent
$890/mo
College educated
19.3%
Homeownership
90.8%
Poverty rate
5.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 41063; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walton - Verona Early Childhood CenterEnrollment path unverified | 5.0 | PK | 4.9 mi | 72 | Compare → |
| Ft Wright Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.8 | PK–5 | Not available | 485 | Compare → |
| Kenton Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.6 | PK–5 | Not available | 654 | Compare → |
| Ryland Heights Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.7 | PK–5 | Not available | 449 | 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.
Kenton County
- Schools in district
- 22
- Rank in district
- #5 of 17
- District spending per student
- $12,155NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Piner Elementary School is listed in Kenton County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Piner Elementary School
Piner Elementary School is a public elementary school in Morning View, KY, part of Kenton County, serving approximately 335 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 15.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 out of 10 and ranks #111 of 1,284 schools in KY. State assessment records show 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Piner Elementary School
What grades does Piner Elementary School serve?
Piner Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Piner Elementary School?
Piner Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 335 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Piner Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Piner Elementary School is 15.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Piner Elementary School rank in KY?
Piner Elementary School ranks #111 of 1,284 schools in KY.
What is Piner Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Piner Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 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 Piner Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Piner Elementary School has 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Piner Elementary School a charter school?
No, Piner Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Piner Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Piner Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Piner Elementary School?
40.6% of students at Piner 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
- 335
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 22
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Kenton County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 6.0%
- Phone
- (859) 356-2155
- Area population (ZIP 41063)
- 2,830
- Area average commute
- 35.1 min
- Area median age
- 41.4
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 41063; 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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