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Tompkinsville Elementary

Public Grades PK, KG-5

19^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 685 Kentucky Elementary Schools

Better than 97% of Kentucky elementary schools

Summary

Tompkinsville Elementary is a high-performing public elementary school serving grades PK-5 in Tompkinsville, Kentucky, part of the Monroe County School District. With consistently exceptional academic achievement, Tompkinsville Elementary ranks among the top 10% of elementary schools in the state, delivering outstanding results for its students.

The school's academic performance is truly remarkable, with students scoring well above state and county averages on the Kentucky State Assessments. For example, in 2024-2025, 74% of 3rd graders, 66% of 4th graders, and 86% of 5th graders scored proficient or better in mathematics, compared to just 43% statewide. Tompkinsville Elementary also excels in supporting the academic achievement of various student subgroups, ranking in the top 25 in the state for special education, low-socioeconomic status, and disabled students.

When compared to nearby schools, such as Gamaliel Elementary and Joe Harrison Carter, Tompkinsville Elementary outperforms them in most academic areas. The school's exceptional performance is even more impressive when compared to schools in other districts, like Metcalfe County Elementary School and Cumberland County Elementary School, where Tompkinsville Elementary's academic achievement is significantly higher.

437

Students ?

13.4

Student/teacher ratio ?

$23,552

Per pupil spending ?

74.8%

Free/discounted lunch ?

420 Elementary School Rd
Tompkinsville, KY 42167

(270) 487-6472

District: Monroe County

Students who attend Tompkinsville Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Monroe County Middle
High:	Monroe County High

Racial breakdown:

White:

78.9%

Hispanic:

11.7%

African American:

5.3%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 86th percentile in 2015 → 97th in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Kentucky average (72% vs 43% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 3% of Kentucky elementary schools

✓Ranking is trending up — up 11 percentile points since 2015

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school72%

District avg62%

Kentucky avg43%

19^th of 685

Kentucky public elementary schools ?

Top 3%▲ up 11 pts since 2015

From top 14% (2015) to top 3% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

1^st 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	92.6	19 of 685	97.2%	★★★★★
2024	89.1	37 of 685	94.6%	★★★★★
2023	86.5	57 of 687	91.7%	★★★★★
2022	91.2	31 of 684	95.5%	★★★★★
2021	81.1	47 of 517	90.9%	★★★★★
2019	92.6	14 of 700	98.0%	★★★★★
2018	92.7	16 of 691	97.7%	★★★★★
2017	84.3	61 of 694	91.2%	★★★★★
2016	80.4	78 of 690	88.7%	★★★★☆
2015	78.2	99 of 698	85.8%	★★★★☆
2014	87.2	38 of 705	94.6%	★★★★★
2013	75.4	124 of 719	82.8%	★★★★☆
2012	70.0	169 of 713	76.3%	★★★★☆
2011	75.9	135 of 688	80.4%	★★★★☆
2010	77.3	120 of 683	82.4%	★★★★☆
2009	79.3	106 of 658	83.9%	★★★★☆
2008	74.9	126 of 651	80.6%	★★★★☆
2007	91.0	30 of 638	95.3%	★★★★★

Disabled

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Kentucky percentile	Rating
2019	96.9	14 of 474	97.0%	★★★★★
2018	97.1	17 of 445	96.2%	★★★★★

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Kentucky percentile	Rating
2025	82.3	70 of 648	89.2%	★★★★☆
2024	76.3	100 of 644	84.5%	★★★★☆
2023	88.3	31 of 639	95.1%	★★★★★
2022	81.9	61 of 641	90.5%	★★★★★
2019	90.5	14 of 671	97.9%	★★★★★
2018	84.8	45 of 663	93.2%	★★★★★

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Kentucky percentile	Rating
2025	95.6	8 of 672	98.8%	★★★★★
2024	89.7	25 of 665	96.2%	★★★★★
2023	83.9	44 of 670	93.4%	★★★★★
2022	94.6	8 of 667	98.8%	★★★★★
2021	88.0	15 of 275	94.5%	★★★★★
2019	97.1	3 of 664	99.5%	★★★★★
2018	96.1	9 of 631	98.6%	★★★★★

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Kentucky percentile	Rating
2025	91.1	26 of 653	96.0%	★★★★★
2024	88.8	37 of 652	94.3%	★★★★★
2023	80.1	78 of 652	88.0%	★★★★☆
2022	90.3	26 of 657	96.0%	★★★★★
2021	64.4	85 of 325	73.8%	★★★★☆
2019	90.8	20 of 676	97.0%	★★★★★
2018	94.1	10 of 665	98.5%	★★★★★

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Kentucky percentile	Rating
2025	89.9	23 of 306	92.5%	★★★★★
2024	96.0	10 of 279	96.4%	★★★★★
2019	88.9	27 of 661	95.9%	★★★★★

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Kentucky percentile	Rating
2025	88.3	42 of 659	93.6%	★★★★★
2024	90.4	25 of 659	96.2%	★★★★★
2023	81.9	77 of 658	88.3%	★★★★☆
2022	87.6	43 of 656	93.4%	★★★★★
2021	73.1	62 of 337	81.6%	★★★★☆
2019	90.7	21 of 592	96.5%	★★★★★
2018	85.2	58 of 593	90.2%	★★★★★

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)

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)99th percentile~ school

Disabled (2019)97th percentile~ school

Male (2025)96th percentile~ school

White (2025)94th percentile-4 vs school

Special Education (2025)92nd percentile-5 vs school

Female (2025)89th percentile-8 vs school

By subject vs Kentucky (2024-2025) ?

Social Studies80%+42 vs state

Writing76%+38 vs state

Mathematics75%+32 vs state

Reading72%+23 vs state

Science50%+13 vs state

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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 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
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
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
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
Cumberland County Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	150 Glasgow Rd	Burkesville	42717	Cumberland County	Cumberland County	No	No	No	Yes	(270) 864-4390	501	34	14.9	76.0%	434 (86.6%)	16 (3.2%)	18 (3.6%)	3 (0.6%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (5.6%)	35.4	460^th of 685 public elementary schools	32.8%		39.2	425^th of 685 public elementary schools	38.0%	35	42.0	26.0	34.0		45.0	48.0	39.0		46.0	19.0	30.0	40.0	$25,308	$4,227	$1,048	$5,747	$19,614	$6,034	$9,694
Metcalfe County Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	703 W. Stockton Street	Edmonton	42129	Metcalfe County	Metcalfe County	No	No	No	Yes	(270) 432-2051	648	45	14.4	76.4%	605 (93.4%)	2 (0.3%)	24 (3.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (2.5%)	33.7	475^th of 685 public elementary schools	30.7%		29	508^th of 685 public elementary schools	25.8%	33	30.0	36.0	36.0		32.0	51.0	47.0		38.0	18.0	35.0	42.0	$16,868	$2,433	$1,143	$3,576	$7,727	$2,571	$10,298

Frequently Asked Questions about Tompkinsville Elementary

What is the racial makeup of Tompkinsville Elementary?

Students at Tompkinsville Elementary are 79% White, 12% Hispanic, 5% African American, 3% Two or more races.

Is Tompkinsville Elementary a good school?

Yes! Tompkinsville Elementary is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 19^th of 685 Kentucky elementary schools.

What schools do graduates of Tompkinsville Elementary attend?

Students who attend Tompkinsville Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Monroe County Middle
High : Monroe County High

How many students attend Tompkinsville Elementary?

In the 2024-25 school year, 437 students attended Tompkinsville Elementary.

What district is Tompkinsville Elementary in?

Monroe County

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