Excellent
#87 of 1,284 schools in KY
Top 7% in state
Whitley County East Elementary School
Elementary School · Whitley County · Siler, KY
An elementary school in Siler, KY where students score 43 points above what's typical for similar communities.
13781 Hwy 92E, Siler, KY 40763
- Math 72% proficient (2025)
- Reading 77% proficient (2025)
- 14.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Whitley County East Elementary School score 74% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 32%).
2025 KSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. KY average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 38 points since 2020, reaching 75% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 62% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 68% (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 35 test records from KY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
88.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Whitley County East 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 3Car-Dependent
- Bike 1Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average332/100K
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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
$21,813
Median home value
$51,500
College educated
3.5%
Homeownership
79.6%
Poverty rate
47.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 40763; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 in Whitley County
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.5 | PK–6 | Not available | 199 | Compare → |
| Oak Grove Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.4 | PK–6 | Not available | 667 | Compare → |
| Pleasant View Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.6 | PK–6 | Not available | 221 | Compare → |
| Whitley Central Intermediate SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.2 | 3–6 | Not available | 446 | 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.
Whitley County
- Schools in district
- 11
- Rank in district
- #2 of 11
- District spending per student
- $13,081NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 31.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Whitley County East Elementary School is listed in Whitley County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Whitley County East Elementary School
Whitley County East Elementary School is a public elementary school in Siler, KY, part of Whitley County, serving approximately 278 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 14.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 out of 10 and ranks #87 of 1,284 schools in KY. State assessment records show 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Whitley County East Elementary School
What grades does Whitley County East Elementary School serve?
Whitley County East Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Whitley County East Elementary School?
Whitley County East Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 278 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Whitley County East Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Whitley County East Elementary School is 14.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Whitley County East Elementary School rank in KY?
Whitley County East Elementary School ranks #87 of 1,284 schools in KY.
What is Whitley County East Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Whitley County East Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 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 Whitley County East Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Whitley County East Elementary School has 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Whitley County East Elementary School a charter school?
No, Whitley County East Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Whitley County East Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Whitley County East Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Whitley County East Elementary School?
88.5% of students at Whitley County East 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 – 6th
- Enrollment
- 278
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 19
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Whitley County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 34.9%
- Phone
- (606) 549-7097
- Area population (ZIP 40763)
- 310
- Area median age
- 43.6
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 40763; 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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