Excellent
#167 of 1,284 schools in KY
Top 13% in state
West Perry Elementary School
Elementary School · Perry County · Hazard, KY
A Perry County elementary school where students score 21 points above what's typical for similar communities.
72 Miss Edna Lane, Hazard, KY 41701
- Math 50% proficient (2025)
- Reading 62% proficient (2025)
- 17.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at West Perry Elementary School score 56% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).
2025 KSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. KY average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 9-year record (2017–2025), then recovered 23 points since 2020, reaching 56% in 2025.
Show all 7 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 43% (multi-year average, 2017-2025) · reading/ELA 57% (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 28 test records from KY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
79.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where West Perry 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 27Car-Dependent
- Bike 7Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated861/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Hazard), 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
$39,427
Median home value
$107,500
Median rent
$802/mo
College educated
18.3%
Homeownership
61.7%
Poverty rate
26.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 41701; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perry County Alternative SchoolEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–8 | 0.0 mi | 3 | Compare → |
| East Perry County Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | PK–8 | 2.2 mi | 642 | Compare → |
| Roy G. Eversole Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | PK–4 | 2.6 mi | 449 | Compare → |
| Buckhorn SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.7 | K–12 | Not available | 317 | 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.
Perry County
- Schools in district
- 9
- Rank in district
- #3 of 8
- District spending per student
- $15,812NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 22.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
West Perry Elementary School is listed in Perry County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About West Perry Elementary School
West Perry Elementary School is a public elementary school in Hazard, KY, part of Perry County, serving approximately 766 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 17.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10 and ranks #167 of 1,284 schools in KY. State assessment records show 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2025) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about West Perry Elementary School
What grades does West Perry Elementary School serve?
West Perry Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend West Perry Elementary School?
West Perry Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 766 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Perry Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at West Perry Elementary School is 17.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does West Perry Elementary School rank in KY?
West Perry Elementary School ranks #167 of 1,284 schools in KY.
What is West Perry Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
West Perry Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 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 West Perry Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, West Perry Elementary School has 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2025) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2025).
Is West Perry Elementary School a charter school?
No, West Perry Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is West Perry Elementary School a Title I school?
No, West Perry Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for West Perry Elementary School?
79.2% of students at West Perry 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 – 8th
- Enrollment
- 766
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 44
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Perry County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 56.9%
- Phone
- (606) 439-6438
- Area population (ZIP 41701)
- 16,646
- Area average commute
- 22.7 min
- Area median age
- 39.6
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 41701; 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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