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East Perry County Elementary School

301 Perry Circle Rd
Hazard, KY 41701
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%
Serving 642 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, East Perry County Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 36% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 28% (majority Black).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 642 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 6%
  • : Top 50% in KY
  • : 36% (Btm 50%)
  • : 48% (Top 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
<Âé¶¹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
East Perry County Elementary School's student population of 642 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
642 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
Year Founded
2013
Campus Size
1 acre
<Âé¶¹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
East Perry County Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,250 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of East Perry County Elementary School is 0.12, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (KY)
#582 out of 1250 schools
(Top 50%)
36%
38%
48%
45%
20-24%
22%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
3%
10%
Black
1%
11%
White
94%
72%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.12
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
<Âé¶¹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class='so-dt-title' id="school-notes">School Notes
  • School Mascot: Miners
<Âé¶¹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is East Perry County Elementary School's ranking?
East Perry County Elementary School is ranked #582 out of 1,250 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Kentucky.
What schools are East Perry County Elementary School often compared to?
East Perry County Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Robert W Combs Elementary School, West Perry Elementary School, Robinson Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
36% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% KY state average), while 48% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% KY state average).
How many students attend East Perry County Elementary School?
642 students attend East Perry County Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of East Perry County Elementary School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of East Perry County Elementary School?
East Perry County Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does East Perry County Elementary School offer ?
East Perry County Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is East Perry County Elementary School part of?
East Perry County Elementary School is part of Perry County School District.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 642 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 6%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 36% (Btm 50%)
  • : 48% (Top 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

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