Serving 396 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Bend Gate Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 34% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 31% (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 37% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 26% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 396 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 37%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in KY
- Math Proficiency: 34% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 31% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Bend Gate Elementary School's student population of 396 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
396 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Bend Gate Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,230 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bend Gate Elementary School is 0.56, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.44. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#716 out of 1230 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
9%
8%
Black
13%
11%
White
63%
74%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
14%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
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 Bend Gate Elementary School's ranking?
Bend Gate Elementary School is ranked #716 out of 1,230 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kentucky.
What schools are Bend Gate Elementary School often compared to?
Bend Gate Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Spottsville Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% KY state average), while 31% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% KY state average).
How many students attend Bend Gate Elementary School?
396 students attend Bend Gate Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Bend Gate Elementary School students are White, 14% of students are Two or more races, 13% of students are Black, 9% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bend Gate Elementary School?
Bend Gate Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Bend Gate Elementary School offer ?
Bend Gate Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Bend Gate Elementary School part of?
Bend Gate Elementary School is part of Henderson County School District.
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