Best Public Schools in Zip Code 42140

Summary:

The 42140 zip code is home to a single standout elementary school, Gamaliel Elementary. This school has consistently ranked among the top elementary schools in Monroe County and the state of Kentucky, earning 4 or 5-star ratings from SchoolDigger and significantly outperforming county and statewide averages on standardized tests in subjects like Mathematics, Reading, Science, and Writing.

With 263 students and a student-teacher ratio of 14.6 to 1, Gamaliel Elementary appears to provide a high-quality, personalized education. The school's relatively high per-student spending of $14,171 suggests the district is allocating sufficient resources to support student needs. Additionally, the school serves a diverse student population, with 69.58% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating the school is successfully educating students from various socioeconomic backgrounds.

Overall, Gamaliel Elementary stands out as an exceptional educational institution in the 42140 zip code, consistently delivering outstanding academic results and providing a supportive learning environment for its diverse student body. The school's consistent top rankings, strong test scores, and resource allocation make it a shining example of educational excellence in the region.

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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 Reading 3rd Grade	KSA Reading 4th Grade	KSA Reading 5th Grade	KSA Science 4th 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
Gamaliel Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	320 E Main St	Gamaliel	42140	Monroe County	Monroe County	No	No	No	Yes	(270) 457-2341	270	20	13.8	68.1%	232 (85.9%)	2 (0.7%)	30 (11.1%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.1%)	84.9	70^th of 685 public elementary schools	89.8%		89.2	42^nd of 687 public elementary schools	93.9%	28	56.0	58.0	62.0	67.0	63.0	69.0	58.0	60.0	55.0	64.0	$17,322	$2,251	$1,496	$4,047	$9,265	$4,009	$13,274

Cities Near Zip Code 42140

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Gamaliel	1.73 mi	1	18^th
Tompkinsville	6.52 mi	5	136^th
Glasgow	15.75 mi	17	139^th
Lucas	16.87 mi	1	263^rd
Scottsville	23.16 mi	6	238^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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