Beta You're viewing our redesigned school page. Prefer the classic layout?

Gamaliel Elementary

Q: Is Gamaliel Elementary a good school?

Gamaliel Elementary ranks 89 th of 685 Kentucky elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-5

89^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 685 Kentucky Elementary Schools

Better than 87% of Kentucky elementary schools

Summary

Gamaliel Elementary is a public elementary school located in Gamaliel, Kentucky, serving grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 270 students. The school is part of the Monroe County School District, which is ranked 34 out of 157 districts in Kentucky and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Gamaliel Elementary consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in Kentucky, with rankings ranging from 7th to 89th out of over 600-700 schools in recent years. The school has maintained a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger for several years, indicating exceptional academic performance. Gamaliel Elementary outperforms the state and county averages in most subject areas, with significantly higher proficiency rates in mathematics, reading, and other core subjects. The school has also shown strong performance across different student subgroups, including female students, male students, white students, special education students, and low socioeconomic status students, with rankings often in the top 25-50 in the state.

Gamaliel Elementary has a relatively high per-student spending compared to the state and nearby schools, such as Austin Tracy Elementary and Temple Hill Elementary, with an average of around $20,000 per student in recent years. The school also maintains a favorable student-teacher ratio, ranging from 13.8 to 14.7 students per teacher, which is lower than the nearby schools. These factors may contribute to Gamaliel Elementary's exceptional performance and its ability to meet the diverse needs of its student population, outperforming the nearby schools in the Barren County School District and the Monroe County School District.

254

Students ?

12.8

Student/teacher ratio ?

$20,924

Per pupil spending ?

69.7%

Free/discounted lunch ?

320 E Main St
Gamaliel, KY 42140

(270) 457-2341

District: Monroe County

Students who attend Gamaliel Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Monroe County Middle
High:	Monroe County High

Racial breakdown:

White:

86.2%

Hispanic:

10.6%

Two or more races:

2.0%

See top rated Kentucky elementary schools

Compare Gamaliel Elementary to nearby elementary schools!

At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 92nd percentile in 2015 → 87th in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Kentucky average (62% vs 44% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 13% of Kentucky elementary schools

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped — down 5 percentile points since 2015

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school62%

District avg64%

Kentucky avg44%

89^th of 685

Kentucky public elementary schools ?

Top 13%▼ down 5 pts since 2015

From top 8% (2015) to top 13% (2025)

See the entire ranking list of Kentucky Elementary Schools →

★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

2^nd of 3Elementary Schools in the Monroe County

34^th of 157Monroe County among Kentucky districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

Show full rank history (all student groups)

All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Kentucky percentile	Rating
2025	82.3	89 of 685	87.0%	★★★★☆
2024	84.9	70 of 685	89.8%	★★★★☆
2023	89.2	42 of 687	93.9%	★★★★★
2022	93.5	17 of 684	97.5%	★★★★★
2021	84.0	38 of 517	92.6%	★★★★★
2019	93.9	8 of 700	98.9%	★★★★★
2018	95.5	7 of 691	99.0%	★★★★★
2017	85.9	51 of 694	92.7%	★★★★★
2016	85.7	51 of 690	92.6%	★★★★★
2015	85.8	53 of 698	92.4%	★★★★★
2014	82.4	70 of 705	90.1%	★★★★★
2013	67.8	191 of 719	73.4%	★★★★☆
2012	76.5	113 of 713	84.2%	★★★★☆
2011	72.8	164 of 688	76.2%	★★★★☆
2010	67.8	209 of 683	69.4%	★★★☆☆
2009	71.3	166 of 658	74.8%	★★★★☆
2008	58.0	278 of 651	57.3%	★★★☆☆
2007	75.7	130 of 638	79.6%	★★★★☆

Disabled

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Kentucky percentile	Rating
2019	90.2	34 of 474	92.8%	★★★★★
2018	97.9	15 of 445	96.6%	★★★★★

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Kentucky percentile	Rating
2025	94.7	7 of 648	98.9%	★★★★★
2024	76.2	101 of 644	84.3%	★★★★☆
2023	84.6	46 of 639	92.8%	★★★★★
2022	81.7	64 of 641	90.0%	★★★★★
2019	91.3	10 of 671	98.5%	★★★★★
2018	92.5	15 of 663	97.7%	★★★★★

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Kentucky percentile	Rating
2025	87.9	39 of 672	94.2%	★★★★★
2024	86.4	37 of 665	94.4%	★★★★★
2023	89.7	25 of 670	96.3%	★★★★★
2022	95.9	4 of 667	99.4%	★★★★★
2021	81.7	23 of 275	91.6%	★★★★★
2019	92.3	11 of 664	98.3%	★★★★★
2018	98.7	1 of 631	99.8%	★★★★★

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Kentucky percentile	Rating
2025	79.5	81 of 653	87.6%	★★★★☆
2024	79.5	84 of 652	87.1%	★★★★☆
2023	90.0	32 of 652	95.1%	★★★★★
2022	92.9	17 of 657	97.4%	★★★★★
2019	91.8	14 of 676	97.9%	★★★★★
2018	95.2	8 of 665	98.8%	★★★★★

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Kentucky percentile	Rating
2025	44.7	146 of 306	52.3%	★★★☆☆
2024	89.4	24 of 279	91.4%	★★★★★
2019	94.3	6 of 661	99.1%	★★★★★

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Kentucky percentile	Rating
2025	78.0	112 of 659	83.0%	★★★★☆
2024	80.2	91 of 659	86.2%	★★★★☆
2023	87.2	49 of 658	92.6%	★★★★★
2022	90.2	31 of 656	95.3%	★★★★★
2019	92.4	18 of 592	97.0%	★★★★★
2018	94.6	14 of 593	97.6%	★★★★★

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Female (2025)99th percentile+12 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)94th percentile+7 vs school

Disabled (2019)93rd percentile-6 vs school

Male (2025)88th percentile~ school

White (2025)83rd percentile-4 vs school

Special Education (2025)52nd percentile-35 vs school

By subject vs Kentucky (2024-2025) ?

Reading73%+24 vs state

Editing and Mechanics72%+25 vs state

Mathematics61%+18 vs state

Writing58%+20 vs state

Science56%+19 vs state

Social Studies36%~ state avg

★

No ratings yet

Be the first to rate Gamaliel Elementary and help other families decide.

Rate Gamaliel Elementary

Have first-hand experience? A quick rating - and a sentence or two about what stands out (teachers, academics, safety, communication) - helps other families know what to expect.

Takes about a minute. We email you a link to verify your review - your address is never shown publicly.

Tap a star to rate

Reviews

No written reviews yet. If you know this school, be the first to share what stands out.

Schools Near Gamaliel Elementary

Choose columns to see: Summary School Students/Teachers Ranking Test Scores Finance All

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 Mathematics 6th Grade	KSA Reading 3rd Grade	KSA Reading 4th Grade	KSA Reading 5th Grade	KSA Reading 6th 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
Gamaliel Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	320 E Main St	Gamaliel	42140	Monroe County	Monroe County	No	No	No	Yes	(270) 457-2341	254	20	12.8	69.7%	219 (86.2%)	2 (0.8%)	27 (10.6%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (2.0%)	82.3	89^th of 685 public elementary schools	87.0%		84.9	70^th of 685 public elementary schools	89.8%	19	68.0	68.0	47.0		82.0	74.0	64.0		56.0	58.0	36.0	72.0	$20,924	$3,126	$810	$3,936	$13,521	$4,319	$17,840
Tompkinsville Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	420 Elementary School Rd	Tompkinsville	42167	Monroe County	Monroe County	No	No	No	Yes	(270) 487-6472	437	33	13.4	74.8%	345 (78.9%)	23 (5.3%)	51 (11.7%)	2 (0.5%)	2 (0.5%)	1 (0.2%)	13 (3.0%)	92.6	19^th of 685 public elementary schools	97.2%		89.1	37^th of 685 public elementary schools	94.6%	18	74.0	66.0	86.0		61.0	69.0	86.0		50.0	76.0	80.0		$23,552	$3,568	$835	$4,403	$14,585	$4,564	$19,149
Joe Harrison Carter	Public	PK, KG-5	3888 Edmonton Rd	Tompkinsville	42167	Monroe County	Monroe County	No	No	No	Yes	(270) 487-5621	260	16	16.2	66.2%	239 (91.9%)	2 (0.8%)	12 (4.6%)	2 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.9%)	69.2	178^th of 685 public elementary schools	74.0%		37.2	444^th of 685 public elementary schools	35.2%	266		51.0	55.0		66.0	49.0	53.0			63.0	33.0	80.0	$19,401	$2,402	$886	$3,288	$11,907	$4,368	$16,275
Temple Hill Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	8788 Tompkinsville Rd	Glasgow	42141	Barren County	Barren County	No	No	No	Yes	(270) 427-2611	266	19	14.0	60.5%	214 (80.5%)	2 (0.8%)	37 (13.9%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (4.5%)	52.8	313^th of 685 public elementary schools	54.3%		46.1	359^th of 685 public elementary schools	47.6%	46	39.0	42.0	56.0	50.0	32.0	32.0	47.0	59.0		75.0	41.0	56.0	$19,498	$1,584	$573	$2,150	$10,468	$3,300	$13,584
Austin Tracy Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	2477 Austin Tracy Rd	Lucas	42156	Barren County	Barren County	No	No	No	Yes	(270) 646-2236	346	24	14.4	57.5%	321 (92.8%)	2 (0.6%)	19 (5.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.2%)	34.7	464^th of 685 public elementary schools	32.3%		31.1	491^st of 685 public elementary schools	28.3%	27		20.0	46.0	53.0	28.0	39.0	37.0	49.0	30.0	39.0	28.0	48.0	$17,829	$1,274	$596	$1,863	$9,150	$3,055	$11,989

Frequently Asked Questions about Gamaliel Elementary

How many students attend Gamaliel Elementary?

In the 2024-25 school year, 254 students attended Gamaliel Elementary.

What district is Gamaliel Elementary in?

Monroe County

What schools do graduates of Gamaliel Elementary attend?

Students who attend Gamaliel Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Monroe County Middle
High : Monroe County High

Is Gamaliel Elementary a good school?

Gamaliel Elementary ranks 89^th of 685 Kentucky elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Gamaliel Elementary?

Students at Gamaliel Elementary are 86% White, 11% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.

Rate Gamaliel Elementary!

Other helpful SchoolDigger resources...

Compare to nearby schools

KYKentucky Elementary School Rankings

KYKentucky District Rankings

Schools in Gamaliel, KY

Sign up for updates!

Be the first to know when there is an update for Gamaliel Elementary!

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.