Serving 484 students in grades 1-5, Brookside Elementary School ranks in the bottom 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 36% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 32% (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 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 26% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 1-5
- Enrollment: 484 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 32%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in KY
- Math Proficiency: 36% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Brookside Elementary School's student population of 484 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 1-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
484 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Brookside 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 Brookside Elementary School is 0.51, 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
#631 out of 1230 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
12%
8%
Black
9%
11%
White
68%
74%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Brookside Elementary School's ranking?
Brookside Elementary School is ranked #631 out of 1,230 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kentucky.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
36% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% KY state average), while 32% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% KY state average).
How many students attend Brookside Elementary School?
484 students attend Brookside Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Brookside Elementary School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Brookside Elementary School?
Brookside Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Brookside Elementary School offer ?
Brookside Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 1-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Brookside Elementary School part of?
Brookside Elementary School is part of Jessamine County School District.
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