West Whitesburg Elementary School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Whitesburg, Kentucky 41858 · Letcher County
#217 of 707 elementary schools in Kentucky
#17829 of 50,301 nationally
About West Whitesburg Elementary School
West Whitesburg Elementary School is a public elementary located in Whitesburg, in the Letcher County school district of Kentucky, United States. It caters for Grades PK–5. In 2025 it enrolled 462 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 60.6 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of elementary schools in United States and 217th of 707 ranked elementary schools in Kentucky. Its strongest component is reading proficiency (72th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (41th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 462.
There are 5 schools in Whitesburg; West Whitesburg Elementary School ranks 2nd of 5 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)57%
- Reading proficiency (30%)62%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)68.2%
- Students per teacher (15%)14.0
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 West Whitesburg Elementary School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 462
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 68.2%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 14.0
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 62%
- 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 West Whitesburg Elementary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Whitesburg Middle School
Whitesburg · Public middle · Grades 6–8
191 students · 75 m away
Cowan Elementary School
Whitesburg · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
246 students · 2.9 km away
Letcher County Central High School
Whitesburg · Public high · Grades 9–12
692 students · 4.2 km away
Arlie Boggs Elementary School
Eolia · Public elementary · Grades K–8
110 students · 8.1 km away
Martha Jane Potter Elementary School
Whitesburg · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
273 students · 9.5 km away
Letcher Elementary & Middle School
Blackey · Public elementary · Grades K–8
322 students · 9.6 km away
Fleming Neon Middle School
Neon · Public middle · Grades 6–8
131 students · 14 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Kentucky with a comparable Enrollment.
Country Heights Elementary School
Owensboro · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
462 students
Allen Elementary School
Allen · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
462 students
Lancaster Elementary School
Lancaster · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
462 students
Atkinson Academy
Louisville · Public elementary · Grades K–5
462 students
Southern Elementary School
Georgetown · Public elementary · Grades K–5
462 students
Helmwood Heights Elementary School
Elizabethtown · Public elementary · Grades 1–5
461 students
Frequently asked questions
Is West Whitesburg Elementary School a good school?
West Whitesburg Elementary School has a Success Index (US) of 60.6 out of 100 (Top 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #217 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 West Whitesburg Elementary School rank in Kentucky?
West Whitesburg Elementary School ranks #217 of 707 elementary schools in Kentucky and #17829 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend West Whitesburg Elementary School?
West Whitesburg Elementary School had 462 students in 2025.
Is West Whitesburg Elementary School a elementary school or a high school?
West Whitesburg Elementary School is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near West Whitesburg Elementary School?
There are 7 schools within 15 km of West Whitesburg Elementary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.