H W Wilkey Elementary School

130 Wallace Ave
Leitchfield, KY 42754
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%
Serving 525 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, H W Wilkey Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (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 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 27% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 525 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 9%
  • : Top 50% in KY
  • : 35% (Btm 50%)
  • : 48% (Top 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

School Overview

H W Wilkey Elementary School's student population of 525 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
525 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
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School Rankings

H W Wilkey Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,267 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of H W Wilkey Elementary School is 0.17, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.45. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (KY)
#599 out of 1267 schools
(Top 50%)
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35%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of H W Wilkey Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
48%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of H W Wilkey Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Kentucky by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
25-29%
22%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of H W Wilkey Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
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American Indian
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Asian
1%
2%
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Hispanic
4%
9%
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Black
1%
11%
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White
91%
73%
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Hawaiian
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n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Kentucky.
0.17
This chart displays the diversity score of H W Wilkey Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Kentucky by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
54%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in H W Wilkey Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in H W Wilkey Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is H W Wilkey Elementary School's ranking?
H W Wilkey Elementary School is ranked #599 out of 1,267 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Kentucky.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% KY state average), while 48% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% KY state average).
How many students attend H W Wilkey Elementary School?
525 students attend H W Wilkey Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of H W Wilkey Elementary School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of H W Wilkey Elementary School?
H W Wilkey Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does H W Wilkey Elementary School offer ?
H W Wilkey Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is H W Wilkey Elementary School part of?
H W Wilkey Elementary School is part of Grayson County School District.

School Reviews

3   8/14/2019
Nearly all of the teachers are really nice, but compared to other schools ''ve been to, most of the things they teach are 2 or 3 grades behind what should be taught at that age.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - Kasey

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 525 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 9%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 35% (Btm 50%)
  • : 48% (Top 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

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