The top reported proficiency rate is 80% in Social studies. The lowest is 50% in Science.
Original Research by School Decision on Tompkinsville Elem
Tompkinsville Elementary serves students from preschool through fifth grade in the Monroe County school district. The school sits in Tompkinsville, a small rural county seat in southern Kentucky that functions as the local governmental and commercial hub. The town has a traditional grid layout with a walkable core around the courthouse square, but outside that center daily life is car-dependent. The population has been slightly declining, and the poverty rate is high. Families considering this area should know that alcohol sales only became legal in 2023 after a referendum, reflecting historically dry character. No major new housing developments or commercial growth projects were mentioned in publicly available information, so the town appears to be experiencing stagnation rather than expansion.
The school itself is a regular public school, not a charter or magnet. Enrollment is modest for its grade band. A substantial share of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a lower-income student population. The student body is predominantly white, with a smaller share identifying as Hispanic and a smaller share as Black. Data on the share of students with disabilities or English learners was not available in the data provided.
On state assessments in the most recent school year, proficiency rates varied by subject and grade. In reading and language arts, performance was mixed across the three tested grades, with the highest grade level seeing a notably strong result. Mathematics results followed a similar pattern, with the lowest tested grade showing a solid majority meeting proficiency and the highest grade level posting a particularly strong figure. In science, only one grade was tested, and about half of students scored proficient or above. In social studies, also tested in one grade, a large majority of students met the proficiency bar. Overall, the picture is one of generally mixed to solid performance, with some grade-subject combinations showing clear strength.
Because Tompkinsville Elementary only serves through fifth grade, there is no graduation rate to report for this school. That metric applies only to high schools, and the absence of data here is expected.
The district brief turned up no recently reported changes or developments of lasting relevance to parents, such as boundary adjustments, program additions, or leadership shifts. The school operates within a stable district context with no publicly flagged disruptions.
For a family looking at this school, the key takeaway is that it serves a small, low-income rural community and shows a range of academic outcomes. Some grade levels and subjects produce strong proficiency numbers, while others are more moderate. A parent who values high performance in the upper elementary grades, particularly in math and reading, will see reason for encouragement. A parent concerned about lower performance in a specific subject, such as the one science grade tested, may want to ask the school how it approaches science instruction and support across all grades. The housing market is affordable relative to national benchmarks, with home values well below the state and national averages. The combination of a stable, modestly sized school and a low-cost housing market may appeal to families who want a small-town setting and are comfortable with the limited economic growth and amenities the area offers.
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