Below Average
#1081 of 1,284 schools in KY
William G. Conkwright Elementary
Elementary School · Clark County · Winchester, KY
A Clark County elementary school where students score 7 points below what's typical for similar communities.
360 Mt Sterling Rd, Winchester, KY 40391
- Math 28% proficient (2025)
- Reading 36% proficient (2025)
- 12.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at William G. Conkwright Elementary score 32% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 39%).
2025 KSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. KY average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 12-year record (2014–2025), then recovered 15 points since 2020, reaching 32% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 36% (multi-year average, 2014-2025) · reading/ELA 42% (multi-year average, 2014-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 23 test records from KY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
71%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where William G. Conkwright Elementary 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 14Car-Dependent
- Bike 37Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,966/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Winchester), 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
$67,910
Median home value
$197,200
Median rent
$884/mo
College educated
22%
Homeownership
71.4%
Poverty rate
12.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 40391; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Willis H. Justice Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.0 | K–4 | 0.1 mi | 459 | Compare → |
| Grace Bible AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.1private | K–12 | 0.6 mi | 108 | Compare → |
| Shearer Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.0 | K–4 | 1.1 mi | 399 | Compare → |
| St Agatha AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.2private | PK–8 | 1.3 mi | 119 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Clark County
- Schools in district
- 10
- Rank in district
- #8 of 9
- District spending per student
- $13,438NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 14.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
William G. Conkwright Elementary is listed in Clark County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About William G. Conkwright Elementary
William G. Conkwright Elementary is a public elementary school in Winchester, KY, part of Clark County, serving approximately 504 students in grades Kindergarten-4th with a 12.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,081 of 1,284 schools in KY.
State assessment records show 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2025) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about William G. Conkwright Elementary
What grades does William G. Conkwright Elementary serve?
William G. Conkwright Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 4th.
How many students attend William G. Conkwright Elementary?
William G. Conkwright Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 504 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at William G. Conkwright Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at William G. Conkwright Elementary is 12.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does William G. Conkwright Elementary rank in KY?
William G. Conkwright Elementary ranks #1,081 of 1,284 schools in KY.
What is William G. Conkwright Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
William G. Conkwright Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 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 William G. Conkwright Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, William G. Conkwright Elementary has 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2025) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2025).
Is William G. Conkwright Elementary a charter school?
No, William G. Conkwright Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is William G. Conkwright Elementary a Title I school?
No, William G. Conkwright Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for William G. Conkwright Elementary?
71.0% of students at William G. Conkwright Elementary 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 – 4th
- Enrollment
- 504
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 40
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Clark County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 31.3%
- Phone
- (859) 745-8900
- Area population (ZIP 40391)
- 36,729
- Area average commute
- 24 min
- Area median age
- 40.7
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 40391; 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, 2014-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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