D
Needs Improvement
44/100

Kimper Elementary School

📚 Pre-K – 08 🏫 School
📍 8151 State Hwy 194 E, Kimper, KY 41539
Overall
D
44/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
D
Reading 47% · Math 32% proficient · 14th 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

44
Repit Score
out of 100
117
Students
enrolled
10.6:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$15K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)75%14/100reading 12th percentile, math 15th percentile among Kentucky middle schools (2018–19 state tests)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)25%85/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 63% 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 −33 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 proficiency47% (−4 pts vs. state avg 51%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency32% (−10 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
White47%32%reading -17 pts, math -19 pts8th percentile (list)
Low-income47%27%reading -4 pts, math -10 pts22nd 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 8151 State Hwy 194 E
City Kimper
ZIP Code 41539
District 2104800
NCES School ID 210480001197
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 41539

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

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $54,250
Per Capita Income $27,030
Poverty Rate 20.8%
Households Earning $100K+ 14.5%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 9.3%
High School or Higher 71.2%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $60,600
Median Rent $700
Owner-Occupied 84.0%
Renter-Occupied 16.0%
View full data for ZIP 41539 →

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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Kimper Elementary School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 45.3%
Female 54.7%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 98.3%
Two or More Races 1.7%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 117
Teachers (FTE) 11.0
Student:Teacher Ratio 10.6:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Kimper Elementary School?
Kimper Elementary School has a Repit School Score of 44 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 Kimper Elementary School?
Kimper Elementary School has 117 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.6:1.
What grades does Kimper Elementary School serve?
Kimper Elementary School serves grades Pre-K – 08 and is classified as a School. This is a public school.
How much funding does Kimper Elementary School receive per student?
Kimper Elementary School receives $14,759 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is around the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Kimper Elementary School in 41539 ▼
Avg Home Value
$100,737
Avg Monthly Rent
$909
1-Year Change
-2.7%
% Renters
16.0%

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