Serving 179 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Highland-turner 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 60-64% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 26% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 179 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 2%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in KY
- Math Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Highland-turner Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Highland-turner Elementary School's student population of 179 students has declined by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has grown by 21% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
179 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Highland-turner Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,230 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Highland-turner Elementary School is 0.04, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#48 out of 1230 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
1%
8%
Black
1%
11%
White
98%
74%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
80%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
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 Highland-turner Elementary School's ranking?
Highland-turner Elementary School is ranked #48 out of 1,230 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Kentucky.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% KY state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% KY state average).
How many students attend Highland-turner Elementary School?
179 students attend Highland-turner Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Highland-turner Elementary School students are White, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Highland-turner Elementary School?
Highland-turner Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Highland-turner Elementary School offer ?
Highland-turner Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Highland-turner Elementary School part of?
Highland-turner Elementary School is part of Breathitt County School District.
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