Serving 411 students in grades Prekindergarten-3, Flaherty Primary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 28% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-3
- Enrollment: 411 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 12%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in KY
- Math Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Flaherty Primary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Flaherty Primary School's student population of 411 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-3
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
411 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Flaherty Primary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,267 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Flaherty Primary School is 0.22, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#133 out of 1267 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
38%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
45%

Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1

American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%

Hispanic
4%
10%

Black
2%
11%

White
88%
72%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%

All Ethnic Groups



Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
56%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
3%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Flaherty Primary School's ranking?
Flaherty Primary School is ranked #133 out of 1,267 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% KY state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% KY state average).
How many students attend Flaherty Primary School?
411 students attend Flaherty Primary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Flaherty Primary School students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Flaherty Primary School?
Flaherty Primary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Flaherty Primary School offer ?
Flaherty Primary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-3 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Flaherty Primary School part of?
Flaherty Primary School is part of Meade County School District.
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