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#13 of 1,284 schools in KY

Top 1% in state

Wingo Elementary School

Elementary School · Graves County · Wingo, KY

A Graves County elementary school where students score 25 points above what's typical for similar communities.

449 Lebanon Street, Wingo, KY 42088

  • Math 59% proficient (2025)
  • Reading 66% proficient (2025)
  • 13.1:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress9.4Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-0.01 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendStable
Academics9.4Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency59.2% (2025 KSA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency66.3% (2025 KSA)
Overall Proficiency63% (2025 KSA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)38% (model expectation from 2025 KSA)
vs. Expected+24.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile91th
Resources & Environment8.7Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.1:1
District spending per student$12,902
Chronic Absenteeism19.5%

Students at Wingo Elementary School score 63% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 KSA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. KY average.

Math Proficiency59%(2025 KSA)
School
State
Not reported(2025 KSA)
ELA Proficiency66%(2025 KSA)
School
State
Not reported(2025 KSA)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 11 points since 2020, reaching 63% in 2025.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
74%
ELA
77%
2010
Math
77%
ELA
77%
2011
Math
28%
ELA
39%
2012
Math
32%
ELA
42%
2013
Math
37%
ELA
52%
2014
Math
52%
ELA
54%
2015
Math
47%
ELA
56%
2016
Math
63%
ELA
68%
2017
Math
69%
ELA
68%
2018
Math
60%
ELA
65%
2019
Math
60%
ELA
65%
2020*
Math
53%
ELA
50%
2021*
Math
53%
ELA
50%
2022
Math
42%
ELA
50%
2025
Math
59%
ELA
66%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 55% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 60% (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 37 test records from KY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

73.1%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Wingo 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 26Car-Dependent
  • Bike 23Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Average355/100K

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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

$53,906

Median home value

$127,900

Median rent

$696/mo

College educated

13.4%

Homeownership

72%

Poverty rate

19%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 42088; 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 in Graves County

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Fancy Farm Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified9.3PK–6Not available304Compare →
Farmington Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified9.5PK–6Not available283Compare →
Graves County Central ElementaryEnrollment path unverified9.2PK–6Not available459Compare →
Sedalia Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.2PK–6Not available360Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Graves County

Schools in district
10
Rank in district
#3 of 8
District spending per student
$12,902NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
19.4%Census SAIPE · 2024

Wingo Elementary School is listed in Graves County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Wingo Elementary School

Wingo Elementary School is a public elementary school in Wingo, KY, part of Graves County, serving approximately 405 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 13.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.3 out of 10 and ranks #13 of 1,284 schools in KY. State assessment records show 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Wingo Elementary School

What grades does Wingo Elementary School serve?

Wingo Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.

How many students attend Wingo Elementary School?

Wingo Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 405 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Wingo Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Wingo Elementary School is 13.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Wingo Elementary School rank in KY?

Wingo Elementary School ranks #13 of 1,284 schools in KY.

What is Wingo Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Wingo Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.3 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 Wingo Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Wingo Elementary School has 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Wingo Elementary School a charter school?

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

Is Wingo Elementary School a Title I school?

No, Wingo Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Wingo Elementary School?

73.1% of students at Wingo 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
405
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
31
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Graves County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
19.5%
Area population (ZIP 42088)
2,507
Area average commute
29.8 min
Area median age
44.7
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 42088; 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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