Enrollment
224
Elementary
DISTRICT 205 · STATE 421
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·ELLIOTT COUNTY·NCES 210168002505
Elliott County Primary School
155 Lakeside School Road, Sandy Hook, KY 41171 · (606) 738-8202 · Elliott County
GRADES PK–02ELEMENTARY43-RURALTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL224 STUDENTS
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Not graded
This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work
Student : Teacher
16.0:1
14 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 15.1:1 · STATE 15.4:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
73%
163 students
DISTRICT 68% · STATE 63%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-K | 15 | 7% |
| Kindergarten | 69 | 31% |
| Grade 1 | 65 | 29% |
| Grade 2 | 75 | 33% |
Student demographics
4%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 5% · STATE 47% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
School pathway
Students here typically continue to
Elliott County Primary School→Elliott County Intermediate School→Elliott County Middle School→Elliott County High School
Based on grade levels within Elliott County. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
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START A DISCUSSIONSchools most like Elliott County Primary School
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elliott County Primary School this school | 224 | 72.8% | N/A |
| Hacker Elementary School Manchester | 244 | 71.3% | 51.5% |
| South Marshall Elementary School Benton | 241 | 72.6% | 39.7% |
| Western Elementary School Centertown | 221 | 72.4% | 51.2% |
| Boyd Co Early Childhood Academy Ashland | 230 | 72.2% | N/A |
| G R Hampton Elementary School Barbourville | 244 | 70.1% | 77.6% |
Matched among Kentucky elementary schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where Elliott County Primary School ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Kentucky |
|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 224 | #658 of 744 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 16.0:1 | #494 of 674 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 3.5% | #658 of 674 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 72.8% | #224 of 721 |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
224
+20 (+10%) vs 2020
Student : Teacher
16.0:1
was 12.0:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 224 | 14 | 16.0:1 | 73% (163) |
| 2023-24 | 214 | 15.1 | 14.2:1 | 78% (167) |
| 2022-23 | 222 | 16.6 | 13.4:1 | 73% (162) |
| 2020-21 | 204 | 17 | 12.0:1 | 73% (148) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Elliott County Primary School.
About Elliott County Primary School
Elliott County Primary School is a small elementary school in Sandy Hook, Kentucky. Students in pre-K through 2 attend, and enrollment is 224 students. The typical figure for elementary schools in Kentucky is about 421 students.
Elliott County (4 schools, 892 students) runs Elliott County Primary School.
White students make up 98% of enrollment at Elliott County Primary School. Elliott County Primary School's diversity index is 4%, against a US figure of 70%.
The school reported 14 full-time-equivalent teachers in 2024-25 and a ratio of 16.0:1. That matches the 15.4:1 average for elementary schools in Kentucky fairly closely. Free or reduced-price lunch eligibility is 73%.
Elliott County census figures show that the median household income is $45,776, a bachelor's degree or higher is held by about 9% of adults, and the poverty rate is about 19%. Elliott County is home to 4 public schools and about 892 public school students.
Nearest public school: Elliott County Intermediate School, about 3.7 miles away. A five-mile radius around the school includes 3 other public schools.
By NCES locale, the school is Rural: Remote, or in rural territory far from an urban area.
Compared with 2020-21, the school had 20 more students in 2024-25. Federal data show the ratio rising from 12.0:1 to 16.0:1.
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Elliott County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
7,307
Census ACS
Median income
$45,776
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
9%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
19%
Below federal line
Schools in county
4
892 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Elliott County
- Elliott County High SchoolHigh · 293 students
- Elliott County Middle SchoolMiddle · 190 students
- Elliott County Intermediate SchoolElementary · 185 students
Other schools in Sandy Hook
- Elliott County High SchoolHigh · 293 students
- Elliott County Middle SchoolMiddle · 190 students
- Elliott County Intermediate SchoolElementary · 185 students
Nearby schools
- Elliott County Intermediate School3.7 mi · 185
- Elliott County Middle School3.8 mi · 190
- Elliott County High School3.8 mi · 293
- Olive Hill Elementary School12.4 mi · 360
- West Carter Middle School12.7 mi · 392
- West Carter County High School12.8 mi · 506
Frequently asked questions
About Elliott County Primary SchoolHow large is Elliott County Primary School?
Elliott County Primary School enrolls approximately 224 students in grades PK-02.
Is Elliott County Primary School an elementary, middle, or high school?
Elliott County Primary School is an elementary school covering grades PK-02.
How many teachers does Elliott County Primary School have?
Elliott County Primary School employs 14 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 16.0:1.
How diverse is Elliott County Primary School?
Elliott County Primary School reports a student body of 98% White, 1% Black, 0% Asian, 0% Two or more.
Is Elliott County Primary School public or private?
Elliott County Primary School is a public K-12 school, overseen by Elliott County.
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