Serving 468 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Sebastian 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 23% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 31% (which is lower 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 2% 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-6
- Enrollment: 468 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 2%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in KY
- Math Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 31% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sebastian Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Sebastian Elementary School's student population of 468 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
468 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Sebastian 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 Sebastian Elementary School is 0.04, 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
#1027 out of 1267 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
22%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
2%
9%
Black
n/a
11%
White
98%
73%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
74%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sebastian Elementary School's ranking?
Sebastian Elementary School is ranked #1027 out of 1,267 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kentucky.
What schools are Sebastian Elementary School often compared to?
Sebastian Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Marie Roberts-caney Elementary School, Jackson City School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
23% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% KY state average), while 31% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% KY state average).
How many students attend Sebastian Elementary School?
468 students attend Sebastian Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Sebastian Elementary School students are White, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sebastian Elementary School?
Sebastian Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Sebastian Elementary School offer ?
Sebastian Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Sebastian Elementary School part of?
Sebastian Elementary School is part of Breathitt County School District.
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