Summary:
Tollesboro, Kentucky has just one public elementary school, Tollesboro Elementary School, which serves grades PK-6 and has 275 students enrolled. Despite having a high percentage of economically disadvantaged students, with 76% qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, Tollesboro Elementary is a strong-performing school, consistently ranking among the top 144 out of 685 elementary schools in Lewis County and the state of Kentucky.
Tollesboro Elementary has seen its ranking fluctuate in recent years, going from 222 in 2022-2023 to 253 in 2023-2024, before improving to 144 in the 2024-2025 school year. The school's performance is particularly impressive in reading, with proficiency rates significantly above the county and state averages across all grade levels. In mathematics, the school also outperforms the Lewis County and Kentucky state averages, with 6th-grade students performing exceptionally well at 48% proficient compared to 43% statewide.
While Tollesboro Elementary has a relatively high chronic absenteeism rate of 25%, the school's investment in resources, with a per-student spending of $15,360 and a low student-teacher ratio of 12.8, suggests a focus on providing a well-resourced and personalized learning environment for its students. This commitment to supporting its students' academic success is evident in the school's strong performance across various subject areas, making it a standout institution in the Lewis County school district.
Thank you for your feedback!