Serving 728 students in grades Prekindergarten-2, Mercer County Elementary School ranks in the bottom 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 41% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 54%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 28% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 728 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 18%
- Math Proficiency: 41%
- Reading Proficiency: 47%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Mercer County Elementary School's student population of 728 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 50 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
728 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
50 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Mercer County Elementary School is 0.32, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)41%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)47%
54%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
8%
10%
Black
2%
11%
White
82%
72%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Mercer County Elementary School often compared to?
Mercer County Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Burgin Independent School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
41% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% KY state average), while 47% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 54% KY state average).
How many students attend Mercer County Elementary School?
728 students attend Mercer County Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Mercer County Elementary School students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mercer County Elementary School?
Mercer County Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Mercer County Elementary School offer ?
Mercer County Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Mercer County Elementary School part of?
Mercer County Elementary School is part of Mercer County School District.
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