Serving 309 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Piner Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% 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: 309 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 6%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in KY
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Piner Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Piner Elementary School's student population of 309 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
309 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Piner Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,267 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Piner Elementary School is 0.12, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#118 out of 1267 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
22%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
2%
9%
Black
1%
11%
White
94%
73%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Piner Elementary School's ranking?
Piner Elementary School is ranked #118 out of 1,267 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Kentucky.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% KY state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% KY state average).
How many students attend Piner Elementary School?
309 students attend Piner Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Piner Elementary School students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Piner Elementary School?
Piner Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Piner Elementary School offer ?
Piner Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Piner Elementary School part of?
Piner Elementary School is part of Kenton County School District.
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