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Best Elementary Schools in Zip Code 41777

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School

125

Students

Top rankedHayes Lewis Elementary School331^st of 685 Kentucky elementary schools

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Hayes Lewis Elementary School

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Summary:

The 41777 zip code is home to a single standout elementary school, Hayes Lewis Elementary School. This school has consistently performed in the top 20% of elementary schools in Leslie County, Kentucky, earning a 4 out of 5 star rating from SchoolDigger.

Hayes Lewis Elementary boasts strong test scores, particularly in reading, where 81% of 8th graders scored proficient or better compared to 58% in the county and 41% statewide. The school also benefits from a low student-teacher ratio of 13:1 and higher-than-average spending of $16,641 per student. Despite the economic challenges faced by over half of its students who receive free or reduced-price lunch, Hayes Lewis has demonstrated consistent improvement, moving from the bottom 20% of schools in the state to the top 20% in just a few years.

Overall, Hayes Lewis Elementary School stands out as a high-performing institution that is effectively supporting student learning and well-being, even in the face of economic hardship within its community. The school's dedication to literacy instruction and efficient resource allocation have contributed to its strong and consistent academic performance.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking ()				KSA Mathematics (2025)			KSA Reading (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 (2025)	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 ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	Rank Change from Previous Year	KSA Mathematics 4th Grade	KSA Mathematics 7th Grade	KSA Mathematics 8th Grade	KSA Reading 3rd Grade	KSA Reading 4th Grade	KSA Reading 8th Grade	KSA Writing 5th Grade	KSA Social Studies 5th Grade	KSA Social Studies 8th Grade	KSA Editing and Mechanics 5th Grade	KSA Editing and Mechanics 8th 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
Hayes Lewis Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-8	10130 Cutshin Rd	Yeaddiss	41777	Leslie County	Leslie County	No	No	No	Yes	(606) 279-4121	125	10	12.9	60.8%	122 (97.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.6%)	50.8	331^st of 685 public elementary schools	51.7%					(n/a)	58.0	50.0	75.0	61.0	50.0	31.0	27.0	36.0	31.0	36.0	38.0	$21,836	$1,779	$696	$2,469	$12,753	$4,026	$17,187

Cities Near Zip Code 41777

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Yeaddiss	2.36 mi	1	178^th
Viper	9.36 mi	1	66^th
Hoskinston	10.46 mi	1	43^rd
Wooton	10.49 mi	1	6^th
Hyden	11.13 mi	3	27^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.

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