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Dorton Elementary School

217 Dorton Jenkins Highway, Dorton, KY 41520, United States

+1 (606) 639-2832

4.5

Overall Rating

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Dorton Elementary School Overview

About This School

Dorton Elementary School is a public middle in Dorton, Kentucky, serving 263 students in grades PK-8. Academic results show that students demonstrate proficiency levels of 52% in ELA and 37% in math. The school maintains a 13:1 student-teacher ratio with 20 teachers on staff, while the average teacher salary is $55,618. Students at the school are 49% male and 51% female. The demographic makeup is 99% White and 1% Hispanic.

263

Total Students

PK-8

13:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

20 full-time teachers

Academic Performance

Percentage of students who met or exceeded state standards

English Language Arts52%

Mathematics37%

Science0%

School Information

School Type

public

Grade Levels

PK-8

County

Pike County

Students per Counselor

N/A:1

Dorton Elementary School Academics & Test Scores

Test Scores

State assessment results showing percentage of students proficient or above

52%

English Language Arts

City Avg: 52%State Avg: 44%

37%

Mathematics

City Avg: 37%State Avg: 37%

N/A

Science

Class Information

13:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

City Avg: 13:1

State Avg: 15.4:1

Students per Counselor

Dorton Elementary School Teachers & Staff

Teaching Staff

Total Full-Time Teachers

Average Teacher Salary

$55,618

City Avg: $55,618

State Avg: $59,135

Based on state average salaries for full-time teachers

Support Staff

Student-Teacher Ratio13:1

Students per Counselor:1

Dorton Elementary School Student Demographics

Student Body

49.43%

Male

50.57%

Female

Total Enrollment: 263 students

Racial & Ethnic Diversity

White98.86%

Hispanic0.76%

Asian0%

Black0%

Two or More Races0.38%

Native American0%

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Frequently Asked Questions About Dorton Elementary School

Q: What is Dorton Elementary School?

A: Dorton Elementary School is a middle public located in Dorton.

Q: How many students attend Dorton Elementary School?

A: Dorton Elementary School has approximately 263 students enrolled.

Q: What is the student-teacher ratio at Dorton Elementary School?

A: The student-teacher ratio at Dorton Elementary School is 13:1.

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Detailed Information about Dorton Elementary School

Data sourced from NCES, CCD, and state education agencies. Last verified: May 2026. See methodology →

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Verified with NCES & state education agency data

About Dorton Elementary School - Dorton, KY

Quick Facts about Dorton Elementary School
School Name	Dorton Elementary School
School Type	public
Grade Levels	PK-8
Location	217 Dorton Jenkins Highway, Dorton, KY 41520, Dorton, KY
County	Pike County
Phone	+1 (606) 639-2832
Total Students	263
Student-Teacher Ratio	13:1
Full-Time Teachers	20
Rating	4.5/10
ELA Proficiency	52%
Math Proficiency	37%
Science Proficiency	%

Frequently Asked Questions about Dorton Elementary School

What is Dorton Elementary School?

Dorton Elementary School is a middle public located in Dorton.

How many students attend Dorton Elementary School?

Dorton Elementary School has approximately 263 students enrolled.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Dorton Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Dorton Elementary School is 13:1.

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