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#334 of 1,284 schools in KY

Top 26% in state

Whitley County North Elementary School

Elementary School · Whitley County · Rockholds, KY

An elementary school in Rockholds, KY where students score 19 points above what's typical for similar communities.

6670 Hwy 26, Rockholds, KY 40759

  • Math 47% proficient (2025)
  • Reading 57% proficient (2025)
  • 10.9:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress6.7Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-1.14 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics8.6Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency46.5% (2025 KSA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency57.2% (2025 KSA)
Overall Proficiency52% (2025 KSA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)33% (model expectation from 2025 KSA)
vs. Expected+18.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile78th
Resources & Environment7.6Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio10.9:1
District spending per student$13,081
Chronic Absenteeism35.3%

Students at Whitley County North Elementary School score 52% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 KSA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. KY average.

Math Proficiency47%(2025 KSA)
School
State
Not reported(2025 KSA)
ELA Proficiency57%(2025 KSA)
School
State
Not reported(2025 KSA)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 32 points since 2020, reaching 52% in 2025.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
77%
ELA
81%
2010
Math
67%
ELA
77%
2011
Math
45%
ELA
44%
2012
Math
42%
ELA
47%
2013
Math
42%
ELA
57%
2014
Math
42%
ELA
57%
2015
Math
52%
ELA
62%
2016
Math
67%
ELA
72%
2017
Math
67%
ELA
77%
2018
Math
62%
ELA
67%
2019
Math
62%
ELA
67%
2020*
Math
8%
ELA
32%
2021*
Math
8%
ELA
32%
2022
Math
37%
ELA
52%
2025
Math
47%
ELA
57%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 48% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 59% (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 38 test records from KY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

85.2%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Whitley County North 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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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

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

$31,588

Median home value

$85,300

Median rent

$719/mo

College educated

8.4%

Homeownership

77.8%

Poverty rate

33%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 40759; 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

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Oak Grove Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.4PK–64.1 mi667Compare →
Boston Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.5PK–6Not available199Compare →
Pleasant View Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.6PK–6Not available221Compare →
Whitley Central Intermediate SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.23–6Not available446Compare →

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
#5 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 North Elementary School is listed in Whitley County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Whitley County North Elementary School

Whitley County North Elementary School is a public elementary school in Rockholds, KY, part of Whitley County, serving approximately 283 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 10.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10 and ranks #334 of 1,284 schools in KY. State assessment records show 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Whitley County North Elementary School

What grades does Whitley County North Elementary School serve?

Whitley County North Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.

How many students attend Whitley County North Elementary School?

Whitley County North Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 283 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Whitley County North Elementary School is 10.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Whitley County North Elementary School rank in KY?

Whitley County North Elementary School ranks #334 of 1,284 schools in KY.

What is Whitley County North Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Whitley County North Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 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 Whitley County North Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Whitley County North Elementary School has 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Whitley County North Elementary School a charter school?

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

Is Whitley County North Elementary School a Title I school?

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

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

85.2% of students at Whitley County North 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
283
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
26
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Whitley County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
35.3%
Area population (ZIP 40759)
3,194
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 40759; 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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