Serving 303 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Viper Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 1% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 28% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 303 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 1%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in KY
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Viper Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Viper Elementary School's student population of 303 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has grown by 57% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
303 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Viper Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,267 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Viper Elementary School is 0.02, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#221 out of 1267 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
38%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
45%

Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
22%

Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1

American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
n/a
10%

Black
1%
11%

White
99%
72%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%

All Ethnic Groups



Eligible for Free Lunch
80%
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 is Viper Elementary School's ranking?
Viper Elementary School is ranked #221 out of 1,267 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% KY state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% KY state average).
How many students attend Viper Elementary School?
303 students attend Viper Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Viper Elementary School students are White, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Viper Elementary School?
Viper Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Viper Elementary School offer ?
Viper Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Viper Elementary School part of?
Viper Elementary School is part of Perry County School District.
School Reviews
5 4/11/2022
My daughter Sophia attends this school. Absolutely loves it. Her Dad when he was alive...wanted her to be placed here..Yall have been nothing but good to her. Thank You...
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