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Rodburn Elementary School

Elementary School · Rowan County · Morehead, KY

A Rowan County elementary school where students score 9 points above what's typical for similar communities.

91 Christy Creek, Morehead, KY 40351

  • Math 40% proficient (2025)
  • Reading 48% proficient (2025)
  • 14.2:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress6.0Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-1.33 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics7.2Very Good30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency39.7% (2025 KSA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency48.3% (2025 KSA)
Overall Proficiency44% (2025 KSA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)35% (model expectation from 2025 KSA)
vs. Expected+8.9 pts
Adjusted Percentile59th
Resources & Environment3.7Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14.2:1
District spending per student$12,419
Chronic Absenteeism46.1%

Students at Rodburn Elementary School score 44% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 35%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 KSA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. KY average.

Math Proficiency40%(2025 KSA)
School
State
Not reported(2025 KSA)
ELA Proficiency48%(2025 KSA)
School
State
Not reported(2025 KSA)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 17 points since 2020, reaching 44% in 2025.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
67%
ELA
74%
2010
Math
68%
ELA
73%
2011
Math
39%
ELA
47%
2012
Math
43%
ELA
40%
2013
Math
46%
ELA
57%
2014
Math
42%
ELA
53%
2015
Math
38%
ELA
53%
2016
Math
46%
ELA
53%
2017
Math
50%
ELA
58%
2018
Math
49%
ELA
54%
2019
Math
49%
ELA
54%
2020*
Math
17%
ELA
37%
2021*
Math
17%
ELA
37%
2022
Math
37%
ELA
47%
2025
Math
40%
ELA
48%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 43% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 52% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

80.6%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Rodburn 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 8Car-Dependent
  • Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated1,483/100K

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

$51,110

Median home value

$163,000

Median rent

$775/mo

College educated

26.6%

Homeownership

62.8%

Poverty rate

26.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 40351; 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; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Clearfield Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.1K–52.8 mi313Compare →
Mcbrayer Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.4K–53.6 mi583Compare →
Tilden Hogge Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.2K–5Not available222Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Rowan County

Schools in district
10
Rank in district
#3 of 7
District spending per student
$12,419NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
23.0%Census SAIPE · 2024

Rodburn Elementary School is listed in Rowan County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Rodburn Elementary School

Rodburn Elementary School is a public elementary school in Morehead, KY, part of Rowan County, serving approximately 397 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 14.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10 and ranks #762 of 1,284 schools in KY. State assessment records show 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Rodburn Elementary School

What grades does Rodburn Elementary School serve?

Rodburn Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.

How many students attend Rodburn Elementary School?

Rodburn Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 397 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Rodburn 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 Rodburn Elementary School rank in KY?

Rodburn Elementary School ranks #762 of 1,284 schools in KY.

What is Rodburn Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Rodburn Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 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 Rodburn Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Rodburn Elementary School has 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Rodburn Elementary School a charter school?

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

Is Rodburn Elementary School a Title I school?

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

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

80.6% of students at Rodburn 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
Kindergarten – 5th
Enrollment
397
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
28
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Town
County
Rowan County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
46.1%
Area population (ZIP 40351)
22,338
Area average commute
22.4 min
Area median age
30.7
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 40351; 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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