Star Elementary School

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Star Elementary School ranks 147 th of 687 Kentucky elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public PK, KG-5

8249 E US Hwy 60
Rush, KY 41168

(606) 474-5756

District: Carter County

SchoolDigger Rank:
147^th of 687 Kentucky Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $13,249

Students who attend Star Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	East Carter Middle School
High:	East Carter County High School

Student/teacher ratio: 14.9

Number of students: 133

Racial breakdown:

White:

98.5%

African American:

0.8%

Two or more races:

0.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 48.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Star Elementary School ranks better than 78.6% of elementary schools in Kentucky. It also ranks 2^nd among 6 ranked elementary schools in the Carter County School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 70.87. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Star Elementary School has the smallest elementary school student body size in the Carter County School District. Racial makeup is: White (98.5%), African American (0.8%), two or more races (0.8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 48.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Carter County School District. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Star Elementary School is 14.9, which is the 3^rd best among 6 elementary schools in the Carter County School District. (See more...)

Compare Star Elementary School employs 8.8 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Star Elementary School is $13,249, which is the 2^nd highest among 6 elementary schools in the Carter County School District.

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Star Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Star Elementary School 147^th of 687 Kentucky public elementary schools. (See Star Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Male students:

White students:

Carter County:

SchoolDigger ranks Carter County 52^nd of 160 Kentucky school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Star Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Star Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	KY State Percentile
2007	56.20	280^th	638	56.1%
2008	82.08	78^th	651	88.0%
2009	67.16	211^th	658	67.9%
2010	78.56	105^th	683	84.6%
2011	69.56	188^th	688	72.7%
2012	83.95	59^th	713	91.7%
2013	75.69	118^th	719	83.6%
2014	92.30	14^th	705	98.0%
2015	88.33	35^th	698	95.0%
2016	92.21	14^th	690	98.0%
2017	82.03	84^th	694	87.9%
2018	94.05	12^th	691	98.3%
2019	79.49	90^th	700	87.1%
2022	83.71	64^th	684	90.6%
2023	70.87	147^th	687	78.6%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Star Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	KY State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	53.25	308^th	661	53.4%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Star Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	KY State Percentile
2018	94.62	14^th	631	97.8%
2019	59.45	233^rd	664	64.9%
2023	33.33	459^th	670	31.5%

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Rank History for Female students at Star Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	KY State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	87.56	24^th	671	96.4%

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Rank History for Male students at Star Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	KY State Percentile
2018	97.57	3^rd	665	99.5%
2019	33.63	505^th	676	25.3%
2022	75.59	95^th	657	85.5%
2023	51.72	300^th	652	54.0%

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Rank History for White students at Star Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	KY State Percentile
2018	92.34	20^th	593	96.6%
2019	86.12	43^rd	592	92.7%
2022	79.20	85^th	656	87.0%
2023	60.16	222^nd	658	66.3%

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Data source: test scores: Kentucky Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Kentucky Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Star Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	192	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	193
1989	202	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	203
1990	189	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	190
1991	176	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	176
1992	134	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	12	146
1993	136	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	136
1994	140	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	140
1995	104	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	105
1996	104	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	105
1997	129	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	129
1998	129	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	129
1999	142	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	143
2000	122	1	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	124
2001	117	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	117
2002	119	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	119
2003	119	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	119
2004	117	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	117
2005	142	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	142
2006	128	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	128
2007	142	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	143
2008	152	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	152
2009	153	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	153
2010	152	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	152
2011	135	0	1	0	0	0	0	136
2012	130	0	1	0	0	0	0	131
2013	137	0	1	0	0	0	0	138
2014	136	0	1	0	0	2	0	139
2015	136	1	0	0	0	0	0	137
2016	134	0	0	0	0	0	0	134
2017	142	0	0	0	0	0	0	142
2018	136	0	1	0	0	1	0	138
2019	131	2	1	0	0	1	0	135
2020	133	4	2	0	0	1	0	140
2021	129	1	2	0	0	1	0	133
2022	124	1	0	0	0	1	0	126
2023	131	1	0	0	0	1	0	133

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Star Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	193	13.1	14.7	n/a
1989	203	12.8	15.8	n/a
1990	190	12.8	14.8	n/a
1991	176	12.1	14.5	n/a
1992	146	8.9	16.4	n/a
1993	136	8.4	16.2	n/a
1994	140	9.2	15.2	n/a
1995	105	8.3	12.7	n/a
1996	105	8.3	12.7	n/a
1997	129	8.8	14.7	55.8
1998	129	9.1	14.2	65.1
1999	143	6.4	22.3	74.1
2000	124	6.1	20.3	75
2001	117	5.7	20.5	69.2
2002	119	9.4	12.7	97.5
2003	119	9.4	12.7	97.5
2004	117	10.4	11.3	n/a
2005	142	11.4	12.5	n/a
2006	128	10.9	11.7	82.8
2007	143	13.0	11.0	54.5
2008	152	12.1	12.6	51.3
2009	153	11.0	13.9	51.6
2010	152	10.0	15.2	57.2
2011	136	10.9	12.4	54.4
2012	131	10.9	11.9	56.5
2013	138	10.1	13.6	56.5
2014	139	9.9	14.0	46
2015	137	10.0	13.7	52.6
2016	134	10.0	13.4	61.9
2017	142	8.9	15.9	47.2
2018	138	8.9	15.4	52.2
2019	135	9.1	14.8	51.9
2020	140	9.5	14.6	55.7
2021	133	8.6	15.3	49.6
2022	126	8.0	15.5	54.8
2023	133	8.8	14.9	48.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Star Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	193	13.1	14.7	n/a
1989	203	12.8	15.8	n/a
1990	190	12.8	14.8	n/a
1991	176	12.1	14.5	n/a
1992	146	8.9	16.4	n/a
1993	136	8.4	16.2	n/a
1994	140	9.2	15.2	n/a
1995	105	8.3	12.7	n/a
1996	105	8.3	12.7	n/a
1997	129	8.8	14.7	55.8
1998	129	9.1	14.2	65.1
1999	143	6.4	22.3	74.1
2000	124	6.1	20.3	75
2001	117	5.7	20.5	69.2
2002	119	9.4	12.7	97.5
2003	119	9.4	12.7	97.5
2004	117	10.4	11.3	n/a
2005	142	11.4	12.5	n/a
2006	128	10.9	11.7	82.8
2007	143	13.0	11.0	54.5
2008	152	12.1	12.6	51.3
2009	153	11.0	13.9	51.6
2010	152	10.0	15.2	57.2
2011	136	10.9	12.4	54.4
2012	131	10.9	11.9	56.5
2013	138	10.1	13.6	56.5
2014	139	9.9	14.0	46
2015	137	10.0	13.7	52.6
2016	134	10.0	13.4	61.9
2017	142	8.9	15.9	47.2
2018	138	8.9	15.4	52.2
2019	135	9.1	14.8	51.9
2020	140	9.5	14.6	55.7
2021	133	8.6	15.3	49.6
2022	126	8.0	15.5	54.8
2023	133	8.8	14.9	48.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Star Elementary School

Year	Personnel Expenditures from Federal Funds	Non-Personnel Expenditures from Federal Funds	Total Expenditures from Federal Funds	Personnel Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Non-Personnel Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$451 (3.3%)	$147 (1.1%)	$598 (4.4%)	$10,758 (78.7%)	$1,363 (10.0%)	$12,121 (88.7%)	$13,665
2019	$549 (4.1%)	$321 (2.4%)	$870 (6.6%)	$10,215 (77.1%)	$1,226 (9.3%)	$11,440 (86.3%)	$13,249

Data source: Kentucky Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Star Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 90^th of 700 Elementary schools	Ranks 147^th of 687 Elementary schools	8.5%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	135	133	1.5%
African American	2	1	50%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	1	0	100%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	131	131
Two or More Races	1	1
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	51.9%	48.9%	3%

Schools Near Star Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				KSA Mathematics (2023)			KSA Reading (2023)			KSA Science (2023)	KSA Writing (2023)	KSA Social Studies (2023)	KSA Editing and Mechanics (2023)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
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 (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	SchoolDigger Rating (2023)	Average Standard Score (2022)	Statewide Rank (2022)	State Percentile (2022)	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
Star Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	8249 E US Hwy 60	Rush	41168	Carter County	Carter County	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(606) 474-5756	133	9	14.9	48.9%	131 (98.5%)	1 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.8%)	70.9	147^th of 687 public elementary schools	78.6%		83.7	64^th of 684 public elementary schools	90.6%	83		44.0	53.0	73.0	50.0	63.0	33.0		58.0	63.0	$13,249	$549	$321	$870	$10,215	$1,226	$11,440
Boyd County Early Childhood Academy	Public	PK	12307 Midland Trail	Ashland	41102	Boyd County	Boyd County	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(606) 928-7110	230	14	16.4	77.4%	218 (94.8%)	2 (0.9%)	2 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (3.5%)								(n/a)
Cannonsburg Elementary School	Public	K-5	12219 Midland Trail Rd	Ashland	41102	Boyd County	Boyd County	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(606) 928-7131	271	30	9.1	61.6%	257 (94.8%)	2 (0.7%)	1 (0.4%)	3 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (3.0%)	22.4	551^st of 687 public elementary schools	19.8%		16.9	599^th of 684 public elementary schools	12.4%	48	28.0	43.0		21.0	37.0	34.0	28.0	22.0	30.0	34.0	$13,808	$841	$163	$1,004	$10,960	$1,844	$12,804
Ponderosa Elementary School	Public	K-5	16701 Ponderosa Dr	Catlettsburg	41129	Boyd County	Boyd County	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(606) 928-2330	324	26	12.4	53.7%	303 (93.5%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (2.8%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (3.1%)	75.8	112^th of 687 public elementary schools	83.7%		71.5	137^th of 684 public elementary schools	80.0%	25	44.0	72.0	54.0	42.0	62.0	63.0	52.0	63.0	63.0	53.0	$12,571	$854	$174	$1,028	$9,622	$1,921	$11,543
Summit Elementary School	Public	K-5	830 State Rt 716	Ashland	41102	Boyd County	Boyd County	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(606) 928-6533	477	40	11.9	57.9%	445 (93.3%)	9 (1.9%)	7 (1.5%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (2.9%)	35.1	454^th of 687 public elementary schools	33.9%		49.1	327^th of 684 public elementary schools	52.2%	127	34.0	49.0	18.0	48.0	48.0	28.0		36.0	36.0	37.0	$11,805	$638	$139	$777	$9,297	$1,731	$11,028
Prichard Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	401 E Main St	Grayson	41143	Carter County	Carter County	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(606) 474-8815	635	38	16.8	67.1%	598 (94.2%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (3.6%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.3%)	10 (1.6%)	41.6	397^th of 687 public elementary schools	42.2%		54.7	277^th of 684 public elementary schools	59.5%	120	33.0	43.0	32.0	46.0	55.0	45.0	35.0	36.0	40.0	36.0	$10,376	$549	$338	$887	$7,451	$1,110	$8,560
Heritage Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	4863 S State Hwy 1	Grayson	41143	Carter County	Carter County	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(606) 474-5784	349	22	16.0	67.6%	341 (97.7%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.9%)	46.9	362^nd of 687 public elementary schools	47.3%		35.9	443^rd of 684 public elementary schools	35.2%	81	53.0	25.0	15.0	61.0	51.0	41.0	45.0	37.0	33.0	54.0	$11,439	$707	$362	$1,069	$8,079	$1,339	$9,422
Fairview Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	258 McKnight St WW	Ashland	41102	Boyd County	Fairview Independent	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(606) 325-1528	240	22	10.8	70.4%	227 (94.6%)	4 (1.7%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (3.3%)	43.2	385^th of 687 public elementary schools	44.0%		38.3	428^th of 684 public elementary schools	37.4%	43	69.0		30.0	85.0	43.0		30.0		19.0	24.0	$11,710	$996	$318	$996	$6,827	$1,819	$8,967
Poage Elementary School	Public	K-5	3215 S 29th St	Ashland	41102	Boyd County	Ashland Independent	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(606) 327-2734	299	26	11.5	64.5%	259 (86.6%)	17 (5.7%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (7.0%)	70.4	150^th of 687 public elementary schools	78.2%		66.2	181^st of 684 public elementary schools	73.5%	31	60.0	44.0	43.0	62.0	55.0	63.0	42.0		45.0	68.0	$13,776	$1,242	$553	$1,795	$10,368	$1,613	$11,981
Hager Elementary School	Public	K-5	1600 Blackburn Ave	Ashland	41101	Boyd County	Ashland Independent	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(606) 327-2731	357	25	14.2	54.1%	316 (88.5%)	7 (2.0%)	9 (2.5%)	3 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (6.2%)	58	259^th of 687 public elementary schools	62.3%		60.9	216^th of 684 public elementary schools	68.4%	43	61.0	45.0	43.0	59.0	52.0	48.0	28.0	56.0	39.0	48.0	$10,200	$892	$433	$1,325	$7,426	$1,449	$8,875

Frequently Asked Questions about Star Elementary School

Is Star Elementary School a good school?

Star Elementary School ranks 147^th of 687 Kentucky elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Star Elementary School?

Students at Star Elementary School are 98% White.

What district is Star Elementary School in?

Carter County

What schools do graduates of Star Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Star Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : East Carter Middle School
High : East Carter County High School

How many students attend Star Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 133 students attended Star Elementary School.

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