Serving 424 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Junction City Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 28% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 424 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 16%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in KY
- Math Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
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Junction City Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
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Junction City Elementary School's student population of 424 students has grown by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
424 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Year Founded
2000
Campus Size
5 acres
School Motto
Do our best. Be our best. Leading the way at JCES.
Average Class Size
20 students
Junction City Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,250 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Junction City Elementary School is 0.29, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#31 out of 1250 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
22%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
8%
10%
Black
2%
11%
White
84%
72%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions What is Junction City Elementary School's ranking?
Junction City Elementary School is ranked #31 out of 1,250 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Kentucky.
What schools are Junction City Elementary School often compared to?
Junction City Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Woodlawn Elementary School, Perryville Elementary School, Burgin Independent School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% KY state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% KY state average).
How many students attend Junction City Elementary School?
424 students attend Junction City Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Junction City Elementary School students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Junction City Elementary School?
Junction City Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Junction City Elementary School offer ?
Junction City Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Junction City Elementary School part of?
Junction City Elementary School is part of Boyle County School District.
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