A+
Excellent
96/100

Junction City Elementary School

📚 Pre-K – 05 🏫 Elementary
📍 250 School St, Junction City, KY 40440
Overall
A+
96/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
A+
1.3 grade levels above the U.S. average · 91st percentile in Kentucky
Growth
A
Students gain 1.18 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 83rd percentile
Resources
B+
Class size, funding, school size and type

📚 Top 15% in Kentucky for achievement

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

96
Repit Score
out of 100
424
Students
enrolled
14.8:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$14K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%91/1001.3 grade levels above the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%83/100Students gain 1.18 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 1.32 in 2009–19; 77th percentile in Kentucky (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%81/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 61% 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 +47 points better 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 proficiency77% (+26 pts vs. state avg 51%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency72% (+30 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
White77%72%reading +17 pts, math +18 pts90th percentile (list)
Low-income72%62%reading +27 pts, math +23 pts96th 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 250 School St
City Junction City
ZIP Code 40440
District 2100630
NCES School ID 210063000121
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 40440

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

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $46,964
Per Capita Income $27,097
Poverty Rate 14.9%
Households Earning $100K+ 18.2%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 17.7%
High School or Higher 93.4%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $123,300
Median Rent $705
Owner-Occupied 86.7%
Renter-Occupied 13.3%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Junction City Elementary School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 53.5%
Female 46.5%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 84.4%
Hispanic/Latino 7.8%
Two or More Races 5.0%
Black 1.7%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian 0.7%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 424
Teachers (FTE) 28.6
Student:Teacher Ratio 14.8:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Junction City Elementary School?
Junction City Elementary School has a Repit School Score of 96 out of 100, earning a grade of A+. 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 Junction City Elementary School?
Junction City Elementary School has 424 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.8:1.
What grades does Junction City Elementary School serve?
Junction City Elementary School serves grades Pre-K – 05 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does Junction City Elementary School receive per student?
Junction City Elementary School receives $13,720 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is around the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Junction City Elementary School in 40440 ▼
Avg Home Value
$192,857
Avg Monthly Rent
$783
1-Year Change
+2.7%
% Renters
13.3%

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