Summary:
The 41601 zip code in Kentucky has only one school, Allen Elementary School, which serves grades PK-8 and has a total enrollment of 482 students. The school is part of the Floyd County school district, which is ranked 114 out of 157 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Allen Elementary School has consistently lower test scores across multiple subjects and grade levels compared to the Floyd County and Kentucky state averages. For example, in 3rd grade mathematics, the school scored 45% proficient or better, compared to 36% for Floyd County and 43% for the state. In 8th grade reading, the school scored 63% proficient or better, compared to 37% for Floyd County and 42% for the state. The school also has a high chronic absenteeism rate of 25.0% and a very high percentage of free/reduced lunch recipients at 83.2%, indicating a student population from low-income households.
Despite the school's lower academic performance, its spending per student of $14,094 is relatively high compared to the state average. This raises questions about the efficient allocation of resources and the effectiveness of the school's spending. Overall, the data suggests that Allen Elementary School is facing significant challenges in providing a high-quality education and preparing its students for academic success, and there may be a need for targeted interventions and support to improve educational outcomes for the students.
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