Elementary Schools in Martin County

The Martin County school district in Kentucky is home to three elementary schools: Eden Elementary School, Warfield Elementary School, and Inez Elementary School. These schools serve students from kindergarten through 5th grade and face a range of academic and demographic challenges.

Among the three schools, Eden Elementary School stands out as the highest-performing, ranking 310 out of 685 Kentucky elementary schools in 2024-2025. It outperformed the Martin County and state averages in several subject areas, including 4th grade reading, 5th grade reading, 5th grade writing, and 5th grade social studies. In contrast, Inez Elementary School had the highest 5th grade math proficiency rate at 52%, significantly above the district and state averages.

However, all three schools faced common challenges, such as high chronic absenteeism rates of 25.0%, which is higher than the state average. Additionally, the schools generally performed below the state averages in most subject areas and grade levels, with the exception of a few bright spots. The high percentages of free/reduced lunch recipients, ranging from 60.42% to 73.82%, suggest that the schools serve communities with significant socioeconomic challenges, which could impact academic performance. The district will need to develop targeted strategies to address these issues and improve student outcomes across all its elementary schools.