Elementary Schools in Fleming County

The Fleming County school district in Kentucky is home to three elementary schools: Flemingsburg Elementary School, Ewing Elementary School, and Hillsboro Elementary School. While all three schools face challenges, such as high chronic absenteeism rates and a significant percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, Hillsboro Elementary School stands out as the top performer in the district.

Hillsboro Elementary School has the highest statewide ranking, placing 442 out of 685 Kentucky elementary schools, and earning a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school also boasts stronger academic performance, with higher proficiency rates than the county and state averages in several subject areas, including mathematics, reading, science, and social studies. Additionally, Hillsboro Elementary School has the lowest student-teacher ratio at 14.7, compared to 16.8 at Flemingsburg Elementary and 16.2 at Ewing Elementary.

In contrast, Flemingsburg Elementary and Ewing Elementary have been experiencing declining statewide rankings over the past three school years, and consistently lag behind the county and state averages in academic proficiency. All three schools, however, share the challenge of high chronic absenteeism rates, significantly above the state average, and serve communities with significant socioeconomic challenges, as evidenced by the high percentages of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch.