D
Needs Improvement
41/100

Caverna Elementary School

📚 Pre-K – 05 🏫 Elementary
📍 1106 N Dixie Hwy, Cave City, KY 42127
Overall
D
41/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
D
2.5 grade levels below the U.S. average · 5th percentile in Kentucky
Resources
A+
Class size, funding, school size and type

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

41
Repit Score
out of 100
317
Students
enrolled
12.9:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$20K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)75%5/1002.5 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)25%96/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 75% 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 −24 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

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency32% (−19 pts vs. state avg 51%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency22% (−20 pts vs. state avg 42%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Kentucky state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White37%27%reading -23 pts, math -27 pts3rd percentile (list)
Black30%10%reading +0 pts, math -14 pts24th percentile (list)
Low-income32%22%reading -13 pts, math -17 pts7th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 1106 N Dixie Hwy
City Cave City
ZIP Code 42127
District 2101110
NCES School ID 210111000213
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 42127

Understanding the community around Caverna Elementary School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $41,145
Per Capita Income $22,628
Poverty Rate 22.2%
Households Earning $100K+ 12.4%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 8.1%
High School or Higher 81.6%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $154,200
Median Rent $673
Owner-Occupied 51.8%
Renter-Occupied 48.2%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Caverna Elementary School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 52.7%
Female 47.3%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 75.4%
Two or More Races 10.1%
Black 8.2%
Hispanic/Latino 6.0%
Asian 0.3%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 317
Teachers (FTE) 24.7
Student:Teacher Ratio 12.9:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Caverna Elementary School?
Caverna Elementary School has a Repit School Score of 41 out of 100, earning a grade of D. 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 Caverna Elementary School?
Caverna Elementary School has 317 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.9:1.
What grades does Caverna Elementary School serve?
Caverna Elementary School serves grades Pre-K – 05 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does Caverna Elementary School receive per student?
Caverna Elementary School receives $20,389 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Caverna Elementary School in 42127 ▼
Avg Home Value
$210,106
Avg Monthly Rent
$783
1-Year Change
+4.4%
% Renters
48.2%

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