Elementary Schools in McLean County

Summary:

The McLean County school district in Kentucky is home to three elementary schools: Calhoun Elementary School, Livermore Elementary School, and Marie Gatton Phillips Elementary. These schools serve students from kindergarten through 5th grade and provide a crucial foundation for the academic and social development of children in the area.

Among the three schools, Calhoun Elementary School stands out as the top performer, consistently ranking in the top 25% of Kentucky elementary schools over the past three years. Calhoun's students have significantly higher test scores across various subjects and grade levels compared to the McLean County and state averages, particularly in mathematics and writing. In contrast, Livermore Elementary School and Marie Gatton Phillips Elementary struggle to match the county and state averages in many subject areas, with lower proficiency rates.

While Livermore Elementary and Marie Gatton Phillips Elementary have higher spending per student, this does not translate to better academic performance. Additionally, all three schools face challenges with high chronic absenteeism rates, which may be an area for further investigation and targeted interventions to improve student attendance and overall educational outcomes in the McLean County school district.

District Detail

410 Highway 136 East
Calhoun, KY 42327

(270) 273-5257

SchoolDigger Rank:
72^nd of 157 Kentucky districts

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Grades served: PK, KG-12
Students: 1,387

Primary Schools: 3
Middle Schools: 1
High Schools: 2
Alternative Schools: 0

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				KSA Mathematics (2025)			KSA Reading (2025)			KSA Science (2025)	KSA Writing (2025)	KSA Social Studies (2025)	KSA Editing and Mechanics (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	KSA Mathematics 3rd Grade	KSA Mathematics 4th Grade	KSA Mathematics 5th Grade	KSA Reading 3rd Grade	KSA Reading 4th Grade	KSA Reading 5th Grade	KSA Science 4th Grade	KSA Writing 5th Grade	KSA Social Studies 5th Grade	KSA Editing and Mechanics 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures: Total	Personnel Spending from Federal Funds	Non-Personnel Spending from Federal Funds	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Personnel Spending from State and Local Funds	Non-Personnel from State and Local Funds	Sub-total Spending from State and Local Funds
Calhoun Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	755 Main St	Calhoun	42327	McLean County	McLean County	No	No	No	Yes	(270) 273-3264	290	18	16.4	45.5%	269 (92.8%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (3.8%)	2 (0.7%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (2.4%)	80.5	98^th of 685 public elementary schools	85.7%		74.4	127^th of 685 public elementary schools	81.5%	29	62.0	54.0	65.0	51.0	62.0	63.0	51.0	80.0	43.0	92.0	$15,156	$1,134	$344	$1,476	$9,955	$2,258	$12,213
Livermore Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	110 Eighth St	Livermore	42352	McLean County	McLean County	No	No	No	Yes	(270) 278-2522	232	19	12.4	66.8%	215 (92.7%)	2 (0.9%)	11 (4.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.7%)	34.3	467^th of 685 public elementary schools	31.8%		45.8	361^st of 685 public elementary schools	47.3%	106	34.0	36.0	39.0	26.0	29.0	39.0	25.0	57.0	29.0	61.0	$17,266	$1,648	$439	$2,087	$11,011	$2,702	$13,713
Marie Gatton Phillips Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	640 Main St	Sacramento	42372	McLean County	McLean County	No	No	No	Yes	(270) 736-2343	115	8	13.5	69.6%	105 (91.3%)	1 (0.9%)	6 (5.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.6%)	42.9	401^st of 685 public elementary schools	41.5%		47.8	344^th of 685 public elementary schools	49.8%	57	41.0	24.0	30.0			45.0	47.0		30.0	65.0	$16,613	$1,397	$516	$1,913	$10,270	$2,964	$13,234

Districts nearby

District	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Daviess County	11.36 mi	24	39^th
Muhlenberg County	12.76 mi	10	126^th
Hopkins County	14.85 mi	18	71^st
Webster County	15.72 mi	6	116^th
Owensboro Independent	15.82 mi	13	96^th

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Kentucky Department of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.