Pembroke Elementary School

1600 Pembroke-oak Grove Rd
Pembroke, KY 42266
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 653 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Pembroke 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 33% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 653 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 53%
  • : Bottom 50% in KY
  • : 33% (Btm 50%)
  • : 44% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Pembroke Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:

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School Overview

Pembroke Elementary School's student population of 653 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
653 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Pembroke Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,267 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pembroke Elementary School is 0.68, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (KY)
#706 out of 1267 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Pembroke Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
33%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Pembroke 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.
44%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Pembroke 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.
15-19%
22%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Pembroke 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
17:1
15:1
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American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
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Hispanic
17%
10%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Pembroke Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
26%
11%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Pembroke Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
47%
72%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Pembroke Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Pembroke Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Kentucky.
0.68
This chart displays the diversity score of Pembroke 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
61%
56%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Pembroke 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
10%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Pembroke 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.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Pembroke Elementary School's ranking?
Pembroke Elementary School is ranked #706 out of 1,267 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kentucky.
What schools are Pembroke Elementary School often compared to?
Pembroke Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
33% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% KY state average), while 44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% KY state average).
How many students attend Pembroke Elementary School?
653 students attend Pembroke Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Pembroke Elementary School students are White, 26% of students are Black, 17% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pembroke Elementary School?
Pembroke Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Pembroke Elementary School offer ?
Pembroke Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Pembroke Elementary School part of?
Pembroke Elementary School is part of Christian County School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 653 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 53%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 33% (Btm 50%)
  • : 44% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

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