Serving 459 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Graves County Central Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 57% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 459 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 24%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in KY
- Math Proficiency: 57% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Graves County Central Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Graves County Central Elementary School's student population of 459 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
459 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Graves County Central Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,267 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Graves County Central Elementary School is 0.40, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#164 out of 1267 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
22%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
14%
10%
Black
1%
11%
White
76%
72%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Graves County Central Elementary School's ranking?
Graves County Central Elementary School is ranked #164 out of 1,267 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky.
What schools are Graves County Central Elementary School often compared to?
Graves County Central Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Fancy Farm Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
57% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% KY state average), while 55% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% KY state average).
How many students attend Graves County Central Elementary School?
459 students attend Graves County Central Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Graves County Central Elementary School students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Graves County Central Elementary School?
Graves County Central Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Graves County Central Elementary School offer ?
Graves County Central Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Graves County Central Elementary School part of?
Graves County Central Elementary School is part of Graves County School District.
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