Best Public Schools in Zip Code 40481

Summary:

The 40481 zip code is home to a single public elementary school, Sand Gap Elementary School, which serves grades PK-5 and is part of the Jackson County school district. Despite serving a student population with a high rate of economic disadvantage, Sand Gap Elementary has consistently demonstrated strong academic performance, often outperforming the county and state averages in proficiency rates for various subjects and grade levels.

Sand Gap Elementary's success is highlighted by its 4-star rating from SchoolDigger, placing it in the top half of Kentucky elementary schools. The school's per-student spending of $16,649 and low student-teacher ratio of 12.9 suggest that it is effectively allocating resources to support student learning. However, there are a few areas, such as 4th grade math, where the school's proficiency rates lag behind the county and state, indicating potential room for improvement.

The high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, at 74.81%, underscores the economic challenges faced by the school's population. Yet, Sand Gap Elementary has managed to overcome these obstacles and deliver strong academic outcomes, providing valuable insights for educators and policymakers interested in improving educational opportunities in high-poverty areas.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				KSA Mathematics (2024)			KSA Reading (2024)			KSA Writing (2024)	KSA Social Studies (2024)	KSA Editing and Mechanics (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	KSA Mathematics 3rd Grade	KSA Mathematics 4th Grade	KSA Mathematics 5th Grade	KSA Reading 3rd Grade	KSA Reading 4th Grade	KSA Reading 5th Grade	KSA Writing 5th Grade	KSA Social Studies 5th Grade	KSA Editing and Mechanics 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures: Total	Personnel Spending from Federal Funds	Non-Personnel Spending from Federal Funds	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Personnel Spending from State and Local Funds	Non-Personnel from State and Local Funds	Sub-total Spending from State and Local Funds
Sand Gap Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	6783 Hwy 421 N	Sandgap	40481	Jackson County	Jackson County	No	No	No	Yes	(606) 965-3171	289	20	14.4	78.9%	279 (96.5%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.4%)	56.1	281^st of 685 public elementary schools	59.0%		65.2	201^st of 687 public elementary schools	70.7%	80	61.0	28.0	41.0	44.0	45.0	49.0	70.0	41.0	57.0	$17,652	$1,325	$1,259	$2,584	$11,172	$1,871	$13,043

Cities Near Zip Code 40481

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Sandgap	2.16 mi	1	135^th
Mc Kee	4.08 mi	5	94^th
Tyner	11.62 mi	1	82^nd
Annville	12.09 mi	2
Irvine	14.21 mi	7	225^th

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Kentucky Department of Education.

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