Serving 535 students in grades Kindergarten-3, Pine Knot Primary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 60-64% (which was higher than the Kentucky state average of 47%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 60-64% (which was higher than the Kentucky state average of 56%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 was equal to the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 2% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which was lower than the Kentucky state average of 28% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-3
Total Students
535 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)60-64%
47%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)60-64%
56%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
1%
10%
Black
1%
11%
White
98%
72%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
79%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 47% KY state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 56% KY state average).
How many students attend Pine Knot Primary School?
535 students attend Pine Knot Primary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Pine Knot Primary School students are White, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Pine Knot Primary School?
Pine Knot Primary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Pine Knot Primary School offer ?
Pine Knot Primary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-3
What school district is Pine Knot Primary School part of?
Pine Knot Primary School is part of Mccreary County School District.
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