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West Whitesburg Elementary School

West Whitesburg Elementary School is a public primary school in Whitesburg, KY, serving grades PK–5, rated C-, with 462 students and a 13.8:1 student-teacher ratio.

In 2024-2025, the share of students meeting the state standard was 44% in Reading, 40% in Social Studies and 33% in Editing and Mechanics.

C-TopHap school rating
Rating
C-
Grades
PK–5
Enrollment
462
Students per teacher
13.8:1
Level
Primary
Type
Public · Regular

2024-2025 testing year

State test results

Share of students meeting or exceeding the state standard.

Reading44%
Social Studies40%
Editing and Mechanics33%
Writing33%
Science30%
Math26%

Academics and programs

Open enrollment
No

Student body

White97%
Hispanic1%
Two or more races1%
Asian1%
Black1%
Male / female
56% / 44%
Free or reduced lunch
68%
Enrollment change vs prior year
-1.5%
Prior-year enrollment
469

Homes assigned to this school

2,208 homes in TopHap's records are assigned to West Whitesburg Elementary School. These 40 are sampled evenly down the value ranking, so they span the whole zone rather than just its most expensive streets.

School details

Address
330 Parks St, Whitesburg, KY 41858
Phone
(606) 633-9538
Setting
Rural - Remote
Status
Operational
NCES ID
210336000903

School district

Letcher County School District

District rating
B-
Schools
9
Students
2,429
Spending per student
$16,348
Teachers (FTE)
168
Grades
PK–12
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Common questions

About West Whitesburg Elementary School

How is West Whitesburg Elementary School rated?

West Whitesburg Elementary School holds a C- rating on TopHap's A-to-D scale, which blends state test results, academic progress and student outcomes. Letcher County School District is rated B- overall.

How do students at West Whitesburg Elementary School perform on state tests?

In the 2024-2025 testing year, the share of West Whitesburg Elementary School students meeting or exceeding the state standard was 44% in Reading, 40% in Social Studies, 33% in Editing and Mechanics, 33% in Writing, 30% in Science and 26% in Math.

What grades does West Whitesburg Elementary School serve?

West Whitesburg Elementary School serves grades PK–5 as a primary school.

How many students attend West Whitesburg Elementary School?

462 students attend West Whitesburg Elementary School, down from 469 the prior year, with a student-teacher ratio of 13.8:1.

Which homes are assigned to West Whitesburg Elementary School?

TopHap matches 2,208 residential properties to West Whitesburg Elementary School in and around Whitesburg. Each one has its own page with a value estimate, sale history, taxes and the rest of its assigned schools.

Which school district is West Whitesburg Elementary School in?

West Whitesburg Elementary School is part of Letcher County School District, which reports 9 schools, 2,429 students and $16,348 of spending per student.