Ballard County Elementary School

3383 Paducah Rd
Barlow, KY 42024
(School attendance zone shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%
Serving 463 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Ballard County Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 38% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 41% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 26% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 463 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 12%
  • : Top 50% in KY
  • : 38% (Top 30%)
  • : 41% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

School Overview

Ballard County Elementary School's student population of 463 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
463 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
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School Rankings

Ballard County Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,230 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ballard County Elementary School is 0.22, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.44. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (KY)
#440 out of 1230 schools
(Top 50%)
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38%
30%
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41%
42%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
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American Indian
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Asian
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2%
Hispanic
2%
8%
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Black
2%
11%
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White
88%
74%
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Hawaiian
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Two or more races
8%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.22
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Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
54%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
3%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Ballard County Elementary School's ranking?
Ballard County Elementary School is ranked #440 out of 1,230 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Kentucky.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
38% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% KY state average), while 41% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% KY state average).
How many students attend Ballard County Elementary School?
463 students attend Ballard County Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Ballard County Elementary School students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ballard County Elementary School?
Ballard County Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Ballard County Elementary School offer ?
Ballard County Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Ballard County Elementary School part of?
Ballard County Elementary School is part of Ballard County School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 463 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 12%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 38% (Top 30%)
  • : 41% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

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