Dorton Elementary School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Dorton, Kentucky 41520 · Pike County
#147 of 707 elementary schools in Kentucky
#14780 of 50,301 nationally
About Dorton Elementary School
Dorton Elementary School is a public elementary located in Dorton, in the Pike County school district of Kentucky, United States. It caters for Grades PK–8. In 2025 it enrolled 263 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 65.0 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of elementary schools in United States and 147th of 707 ranked elementary schools in Kentucky. Its strongest component is reading proficiency (86th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (38th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 263.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)57%
- Reading proficiency (30%)72%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)71.1%
- Students per teacher (15%)13.2
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Dorton Elementary School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 263
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 71.1%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 13.2
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 72%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 57%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Dorton Elementary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Shelby Valley High School
Pikeville · Public high · Grades 9–12
503 students · 12 km away
Valley Elementary School
Pikeville · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
844 students · 12 km away
Jenkins Independent School
Jenkins · Public other · Grades PK–12
453 students · 14 km away
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John M. Stumbo Elementary School
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260 students
Paint Lick Elementary School
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Zachary Taylor Elementary
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Frequently asked questions
Is Dorton Elementary School a good school?
Dorton Elementary School has a Success Index (US) of 65.0 out of 100 (Top 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #147 of 707 in Kentucky. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Dorton Elementary School rank in Kentucky?
Dorton Elementary School ranks #147 of 707 elementary schools in Kentucky and #14780 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Dorton Elementary School?
Dorton Elementary School had 263 students in 2025.
Is Dorton Elementary School a elementary school or a high school?
Dorton Elementary School is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–8. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Dorton Elementary School?
There are 3 schools within 15 km of Dorton Elementary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.