Summary:
The city of Argillite, Kentucky has only one school, Argillite Elementary School, which serves grades PK-5 and has a total enrollment of 208 students. While there are no other schools in the immediate area to directly compare, the available data provides some insights into the performance and demographics of this school.
Argillite Elementary School has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Kentucky elementary schools over the past three years, with a ranking between 575-620 out of 685 schools. The school's performance, as measured by the percentage of students proficient or better in various subject areas, is generally below the Greenup County and Kentucky state averages. Additionally, the school has a concerning chronic absenteeism rate of 25.0% in the 2024-2025 school year.
Demographic and socioeconomic factors may play a role in the school's challenges. Argillite Elementary School has a high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, at 78.37% in the 2023-2024 school year. The school's per-student spending for the 2023-2024 school year was $36,477, which is higher than the state average, but the school's performance remains below the district and state averages, indicating that simply allocating more resources may not be the sole solution. Addressing the issues at Argillite Elementary School will likely require a multifaceted approach, focusing on improving instructional quality, addressing socioeconomic barriers, and implementing strategies to improve student attendance and engagement.
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