West Perry Elementary School
School Overview
West Perry Elementary School is a public school located in Hazard, Kentucky. It is a school in Perry County School District district.
According to the Kentucky state assessment result, 41% of students are proficient in Math learning and 57% of students are proficient in English/language arts learning.
It has 844 students through grade PK to 8. The students to teacher ratio is 19 to 1 where a total of 44 teachers are teaching for the school.
Student Population
A total of 844 students are attending West Perry Elementary School. By gender, there are 421 and 423 female students at the school.
Gifted/Talented Programs
West Perry Elementary School offers the gifted and talented program. Total 102 students are identified and enrolled in the programs.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| White | 99 | 39 | 60 |
| Two or More Races | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| in LEP Program | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| IDEA program | 12 | 7 | 5 |
| Total | 102 | 40 | 62 |
Teachers & Staffs
Total 44 full-time (or equivalent) teachers work for West Perry Elementary School and the students to teacher ratio is 19 to 1. 97.7% of teachers are certified. 95.5% of teachers have 3 or more years teaching experiences.
| Headcount | Note | |
|---|---|---|
| Total FTE of Teachers | 44 | Students per teacher: 19 to 1 |
| Teachers who are certified | 43 | 97.7% |
| Teachers who are not certified | 1 | 2.3% |
| Teachers in their first year of teaching | 1 | 2.3% |
| Teachers in their second year of teaching | 1 | 2.3% |
| School counselors | - | - |
| Law Enforcement Officer | - | - |
| Security guards | - | - |
| Nurses | 1 | - |
| Psychologists | - | - |
| Social workers | - | - |
Social/Economic Characteristics
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Total Households | 9,086 Households |
| Population | 21,405 |
| Male | 10,939 |
| Female | 11,077 |
| Child Population | 5,666 |
| Total Housing Units | 10,341 Units |
| Average House Value | $71,800 |
| Average Rent Cost | $655 |
| Unemployment Rate | 11.90% |
| Average Household Income | $33,805 |
| Heath Insurance Coverage | 94.96% |
| Internet Coverage | 100.00%% |
Academic Achievement
Achievement
Public Schools in Perry County
In Perry County, 11 schools are serving students in its area. The next lists are showing the public schools by offering level.