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#1038 of 1,284 schools in KY

Washington County Elementary School

Elementary School · Washington County · Springfield, KY

An elementary school in Springfield, KY serving grades Pre-K – 5th.

601 Lincoln Park Rd, Springfield, KY 40069

  • Math 37% proficient (2025)
  • Reading 43% proficient (2025)
  • 17.7:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress3.8Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-1.87 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics5.7Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency36.7% (2025 KSA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency43.3% (2025 KSA)
Overall Proficiency40% (2025 KSA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)42% (model expectation from 2025 KSA)
vs. Expected-1.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile40th
Resources & Environment5.3Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio17.7:1
District spending per student$13,858
Chronic Absenteeism19.3%

Students at Washington County Elementary School score 40% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 42%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 KSA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. KY average.

Math Proficiency37%(2025 KSA)
School
State
Not reported(2025 KSA)
ELA Proficiency43%(2025 KSA)
School
State
Not reported(2025 KSA)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 8 points since 2020, reaching 40% in 2025.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
82%
ELA
77%
2010
Math
72%
ELA
72%
2011
Math
37%
ELA
47%
2012
Math
42%
ELA
43%
2013
Math
47%
ELA
52%
2014
Math
42%
ELA
57%
2015
Math
52%
ELA
57%
2016
Math
47%
ELA
52%
2017
Math
37%
ELA
47%
2018
Math
37%
ELA
52%
2019
Math
37%
ELA
52%
2020*
Math
27%
ELA
37%
2021*
Math
27%
ELA
37%
2022
Math
37%
ELA
42%
2025
Math
37%
ELA
43%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 43% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 50% (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

65%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Washington County 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 32Car-Dependent
  • Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Average371/100K

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

$65,357

Median home value

$172,800

Median rent

$665/mo

College educated

21.9%

Homeownership

75.9%

Poverty rate

7.5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 40069; 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

2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
St Dominic SchoolPrivate · tuition5.0privatePK–80.5 mi188Compare →
North Washington Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.6PK–8Not available546Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

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

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

Washington County

Schools in district
6
Rank in district
#5 of 5
District spending per student
$13,858NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
16.4%Census SAIPE · 2024

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

About Washington County Elementary School

Washington County Elementary School is a public elementary school in Springfield, KY, part of Washington County, serving approximately 477 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 17.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 out of 10 and ranks #1,038 of 1,284 schools in KY. State assessment records show 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Washington County Elementary School

What grades does Washington County Elementary School serve?

Washington County Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Washington County Elementary School?

Washington County Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 477 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Washington County Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Washington County Elementary School is 17.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Washington County Elementary School rank in KY?

Washington County Elementary School ranks #1,038 of 1,284 schools in KY.

What is Washington County Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Washington County Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 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 Washington County Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Washington County Elementary School has 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Washington County Elementary School a charter school?

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

Is Washington County Elementary School a Title I school?

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

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

65.0% of students at Washington County 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
477
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
27
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Washington County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
19.3%
Area population (ZIP 40069)
7,802
Area average commute
20.5 min
Area median age
44.1
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 40069; 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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