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Teachers: what resource would make the biggest difference at Trigg County Primary School this year?
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Enrollment
521
Elementary
DISTRICT 469 · STATE 421
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·TRIGG COUNTY·NCES 210558002093
Trigg County Primary School
205 E Main St, Cadiz, KY 42211 · (270) 522-2220 · Trigg County
GRADES PK–02ELEMENTARY42-RURALTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL521 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
14.5:1
36 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 15.4:1 · STATE 15.4:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
59%
305 students
DISTRICT 55% · STATE 63%
Community
5
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 | 83 | 16% |
| Kindergarten | 144 | 28% |
| Grade 1 | 134 | 26% |
| Grade 2 | 160 | 31% |
Student demographics
48%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 38% · 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
Based on grade levels within Trigg County. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Schools most like Trigg County Primary School
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trigg County Primary School this school | 521 | 58.5% | N/A |
| Red Oak Elementary School Nicholasville | 519 | 59.0% | 43.1% |
| Lone Oak Elementary School Paducah | 495 | 60.4% | 74.5% |
| West Broadway Elementary School Madisonville | 486 | 60.7% | 38.1% |
| Peaks Mill Elementary Frankfort | 453 | 57.6% | 44.3% |
| Ft Wright Elementary School Covington | 469 | 56.1% | 62.8% |
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 Trigg County Primary School ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Kentucky |
|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 521 | #213 of 744 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 14.5:1 | #292 of 674 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 47.7% | #226 of 674 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 58.5% | #492 of 721 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked fastest growth first | +2.2% | #197 of 233 |
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
521
+71 (+16%) vs 2020
-7% since 2010-11, when it was 561
Student : Teacher
14.5:1
was 14.1:1
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 | 521 | 36 | 14.5:1 | 59% (305) |
| 2023-24 | 495 | 37 | 13.4:1 | 69% (344) |
| 2022-23 | 516 | 36.3 | 14.2:1 | 66% (339) |
| 2020-21 | 450 | 32 | 14.1:1 | 67% (302) |
| 2017-18 | 510 | 30 | 17.0:1 | 70% (357) |
| 2015-16 | 494 | 31 | 15.9:1 | 66% (325) |
| 2010-11 | 561 | 29 | 19.3:1 | 67% (375) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Trigg County Primary School.
Since 2017-18: students up 2% (510 to 521); teachers up 20% (30 to 36).
About Trigg County Primary School
Trigg County Primary School operates as a mid-sized elementary school in Cadiz, Kentucky. The school offers pre-K through 2 and enrolls 521 students. Across elementary schools in Kentucky, the average enrollment is about 421.
Trigg County has 5 schools and 1,954 students, and Trigg County Primary School is one of those schools.
Of every 100 students at Trigg County Primary School, about 70 are White. It is also 14% multiracial, 8% Hispanic, and 8% Black. Trigg County's residents are about 87% White, 17 points above the school's share. Measured by the diversity index, the student body scores 48%.
Staffing at Trigg County Primary School comes to 36 full-time-equivalent teachers, or 14.5:1. Elementary schools in Kentucky have an average ratio of 15.4:1. On the income side, 59% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch.
In Trigg County, the median household earns about $59,857 a year, the share of adults with a bachelor's degree or higher is 22%, and roughly 15% of residents are in poverty. Across Trigg County, 6 public schools serve about 1,954 students.
Trigg County Intermediate School sits less than a tenth of a mile from Trigg County Primary School. Around the school, 4 other public schools are within five miles.
In the federal locale system, Trigg County Primary School is coded Rural: Distant, for schools in rural territory some distance from an urban area.
The school's enrollment increased 16% from 2020-21 to 2024-25.
This page is a place to ask questions and share updates about open houses, carpools, and field trips at Trigg County Primary School. Members of the school community can share what they know.
Trigg County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
14,315
Census ACS
Median income
$59,857
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
22%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
15%
Below federal line
Schools in county
6
1,954 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Trigg County
- Trigg County High SchoolHigh · 590 students
- Trigg County Middle SchoolMiddle · 420 students
- Trigg County Intermediate SchoolElementary · 416 students
- Harbor Academy and Virtual SchoolHigh · 7 students
- Trigg County Career and Technical CenterHigh
Other schools in Cadiz
- Trigg County High SchoolHigh · 590 students
- Trigg County Middle SchoolMiddle · 420 students
- Trigg County Intermediate SchoolElementary · 416 students
- Harbor Academy and Virtual SchoolHigh · 7 students
- Trigg County Career and Technical CenterHigh
Nearby schools
- Trigg County Intermediate School0.0 mi · 416
- Trigg County High School0.1 mi · 590
- Harbor Academy and Virtual School0.1 mi · 7
- Trigg County Middle School0.1 mi · 420
- Sinking Fork Elementary School15.0 mi · 430
- Millbrooke Elementary School16.5 mi · 610
Frequently asked questions
About Trigg County Primary SchoolHow many students attend Trigg County Primary School?
Trigg County Primary School enrolls approximately 521 students in grades PK-02.
What age range does Trigg County Primary School serve?
Trigg County Primary School serves students from grade PK through grade 02.
How many students per teacher at Trigg County Primary School?
Approximately 14.5:1 students per teacher at Trigg County Primary School.
How diverse is Trigg County Primary School?
Trigg County Primary School reports a student body of 70% White, 8% Hispanic, 8% Black, 0% Asian, 14% Two or more.
What district is Trigg County Primary School in?
Trigg County Primary School is part of Trigg County.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.