Very Good
#327 of 1,284 schools in KY
Top 25% in state
Wilmore Elementary School
Elementary School · Jessamine County · Wilmore, KY
A Jessamine County elementary school where students score 15 points above what's typical for similar communities.
150 Campground Lane, Wilmore, KY 40390
- Math 61% proficient (2025)
- Reading 63% proficient (2025)
- 14.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Wilmore Elementary School score 62% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 48%).
2025 KSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. KY average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 11 points since 2020, reaching 62% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 58% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 66% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
51.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Wilmore 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 9Car-Dependent
- Bike 23Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average473/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Wilmore), 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
$71,731
Median home value
$219,000
Median rent
$833/mo
College educated
40.6%
Homeownership
57.9%
Poverty rate
12.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 40390; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rosenwald Dunbar Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.7 | 1–5 | 3.0 mi | 535 | Compare → |
| Hattie C. Warner Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.1 | 1–5 | 3.9 mi | 559 | Compare → |
| Brookside Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.3 | 1–5 | 4.0 mi | 536 | Compare → |
| Nicholasville Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.3 | 1–5 | 4.2 mi | 487 | 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.
Jessamine County
- Schools in district
- 14
- Rank in district
- #5 of 12
- District spending per student
- $13,940NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 15.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Wilmore Elementary School is listed in Jessamine County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Wilmore Elementary School
Wilmore Elementary School is a public elementary school in Wilmore, KY, part of Jessamine County, serving approximately 469 students in grades 1st-5th with a 14.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10 and ranks #327 of 1,284 schools in KY. State assessment records show 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Wilmore Elementary School
What grades does Wilmore Elementary School serve?
Wilmore Elementary School serves students in grades 1st through 5th.
How many students attend Wilmore Elementary School?
Wilmore Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 469 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wilmore Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Wilmore Elementary School is 14.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Wilmore Elementary School rank in KY?
Wilmore Elementary School ranks #327 of 1,284 schools in KY.
What is Wilmore Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Wilmore 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 Wilmore Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Wilmore Elementary School has 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Wilmore Elementary School a charter school?
No, Wilmore Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Wilmore Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Wilmore Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Wilmore Elementary School?
51.2% of students at Wilmore 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
- 1st – 5th
- Enrollment
- 469
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 33
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- Jessamine County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 17.9%
- Phone
- (859) 858-3134
- Area population (ZIP 40390)
- 7,480
- Area average commute
- 21.8 min
- Area median age
- 29.6
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 40390; 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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