Best Public Schools in Zip Code 40844

Summary:

In the 40844 zip code, there is one standout public elementary school, Stinnett Elementary School, which serves grades PK-8 and has a total enrollment of 318 students. The school is part of the Leslie County School District, which is ranked 11th out of 159 districts in Kentucky and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Stinnett Elementary School is a standout performer, consistently ranking in the top half of Kentucky elementary schools, with a ranking of 112 out of 685 schools in the 2023-2024 school year. The school outperforms the Leslie County and Kentucky averages on several key test metrics, including mathematics, reading, science, writing, and social studies. Despite having a relatively high percentage of students (65.41%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, the school's per-student spending of $13,624 is significantly higher than the state average, which may contribute to its strong academic performance.

The school's favorable student-teacher ratio of 14.7 is lower than the state average, providing more individualized attention for students. Stinnett Elementary School's consistent academic performance, effective resource allocation, and ability to overcome socioeconomic challenges make it a model for other schools in the region. While there are still areas for improvement, such as 5th and 8th grade mathematics, the school's overall success suggests it is providing a high-quality education to its students.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				KSA Mathematics (2024)					KSA Reading (2024)						KSA Science (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 Mathematics 6th Grade	KSA Mathematics 8th Grade	KSA Reading 3rd Grade	KSA Reading 4th Grade	KSA Reading 5th Grade	KSA Reading 6th Grade	KSA Reading 7th Grade	KSA Reading 8th Grade	KSA Science 4th Grade	KSA Writing 5th Grade	KSA Writing 8th Grade	KSA Social Studies 5th Grade	KSA Social Studies 8th Grade	KSA Editing and Mechanics 5th Grade	KSA Editing and Mechanics 8th 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
Stinnett Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-8	12975 Hwy 421	Hoskinston	40844	Leslie County	Leslie County	No	No	No	Yes	(606) 374-3641	334	22	15.3	74.3%	332 (99.4%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	76.4	112^th of 685 public elementary schools	83.6%		64.7	211^th of 687 public elementary schools	69.3%	99	75.0	55.0	36.0	43.0	35.0	82.0	61.0	60.0	46.0	64.0	68.0	61.0	71.0	63.0	71.0	48.0	62.0	53.0	$21,266	$2,389	$944	$3,171	$9,632	$1,996	$11,804

Cities Near Zip Code 40844

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Hoskinston	1.21 mi	1	49^th
Hyden	4.78 mi	3	79^th
Yeaddiss	8.75 mi	1	17^th
Wooton	8.78 mi	1	9^th
Oneida	12.44 mi	2	86^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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