C+
Average
69/100

Letcher Elementary & Middle School

📚 K – 08 🏫 School
📍 160 LHS Drive, Blackey, KY 41804
Overall
C+
69/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
D
2.3 grade levels below the U.S. average · 6th percentile in Kentucky
Growth
A+
Students gain 1.36 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 92nd percentile
Resources
A
Class size, funding, school size and type

📈 Top 15% in Kentucky for growth

Each score is graded separately against Kentucky schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

69
Repit Score
out of 100
336
Students
enrolled
11.9:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$16K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%6/1002.3 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%92/100Students gain 1.36 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0); 92nd percentile in Kentucky (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%91/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 73% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with Kentucky schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −26 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Kentucky. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

School Information

Address 160 LHS Drive
City Blackey
ZIP Code 41804
District 2103360
NCES School ID 210336002528
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 41804

Understanding the community around Letcher Elementary & Middle School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $77,894
Per Capita Income $16,621
Poverty Rate 5.0%
Households Earning $100K+ 0.3%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 15.8%
High School or Higher 76.8%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $53,200
Median Rent N/A
Owner-Occupied 90.6%
Renter-Occupied 9.4%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Letcher Elementary & Middle School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 52.4%
Female 47.6%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 100.0%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 336
Teachers (FTE) 28.3
Student:Teacher Ratio 11.9:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Letcher Elementary & Middle School?
Letcher Elementary & Middle School has a Repit School Score of 69 out of 100, earning a grade of C+. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Letcher Elementary & Middle School?
Letcher Elementary & Middle School has 336 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.9:1.
What grades does Letcher Elementary & Middle School serve?
Letcher Elementary & Middle School serves grades K – 08 and is classified as a School. This is a public school.
How much funding does Letcher Elementary & Middle School receive per student?
Letcher Elementary & Middle School receives $15,959 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Letcher Elementary & Middle School in 41804 ▼
Avg Home Value
$59,068
Avg Monthly Rent
$783
1-Year Change
-35.7%
% Renters
9.4%

About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026