West Broadway Elementary School

127 W Broadway
Madisonville, KY 42431
(School attendance zone shown in map)
8/
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Top 30%
Serving 356 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, West Broadway Elementary School ranks in the top 30% 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 35-39% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 26% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 356 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 29%
  • : Top 30% in KY
  • : 35-39% (Top 30%)
  • : 45-49% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

School Overview

West Broadway Elementary School's student population of 356 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
356 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
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School Rankings

West Broadway Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,230 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of West Broadway Elementary School is 0.47, 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.
This School
State Level (KY)
#301 out of 1230 schools
(Top 30%)
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35-39%
30%
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45-49%
42%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of West Broadway Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Kentucky by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
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American Indian
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Asian
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2%
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Hispanic
6%
8%
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Black
11%
11%
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White
71%
74%
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Hawaiian
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Two or more races
12%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in KY.
0.47
This chart display the diversity score of West Broadway Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Kentucky by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
54%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
3%
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School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is West Broadway Elementary School's ranking?
West Broadway Elementary School is ranked #301 out of 1,230 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Kentucky.
What schools are West Broadway Elementary School often compared to?
West Broadway Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like West Hopkins School, Pride Elementary School, Southside Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% KY state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% KY state average).
How many students attend West Broadway Elementary School?
356 students attend West Broadway Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of West Broadway Elementary School students are White, 12% of students are Two or more races, 11% of students are Black, and 6% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of West Broadway Elementary School?
West Broadway Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does West Broadway Elementary School offer ?
West Broadway Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is West Broadway Elementary School part of?
West Broadway Elementary School is part of Hopkins County School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 356 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 29%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 35-39% (Top 30%)
  • : 45-49% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

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