Elementary Schools in Floyd County

The elementary schools in Floyd County, Kentucky serve students from pre-kindergarten through 5th grade, with 8 schools in the district. The data reveals significant disparities in academic performance across these schools, with a few standouts like May Valley Elementary School and John M. Stumbo Elementary School consistently outperforming the county and state averages on standardized tests.

May Valley Elementary stands out as the top-performing school, with 51% of 5th graders proficient or better in math, compared to just 22% for the county and 41% for the state. John M. Stumbo Elementary also demonstrates strong academic performance, with test scores above the county and state in many areas. In contrast, Prestonsburg Elementary School lags behind, with only 18% of 5th graders proficient in math.

The data also reveals a potential correlation between poverty and academic performance, as the schools with the highest rates of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, such as John M. Stumbo (90%) and Prestonsburg Elementary (88%), tend to have the lowest test scores. Additionally, Duff-Allen Central Elementary stands out for its exceptionally low student-teacher ratio of 11.7, which may contribute to its relatively stronger performance compared to other schools in the county.