Serving 102 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Leatherwood Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 102 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in KY
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Leatherwood Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Leatherwood Elementary School's student population of 102 students has declined by 27% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
102 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Leatherwood 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 Leatherwood Elementary School is 0.00, 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
#730 out of 1230 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
n/a
8%
Black
n/a
11%
White
100%
74%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
85%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Leatherwood Elementary School's ranking?
Leatherwood Elementary School is ranked #730 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?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% KY state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% KY state average).
How many students attend Leatherwood Elementary School?
102 students attend Leatherwood Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Leatherwood Elementary School students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Leatherwood Elementary School?
Leatherwood Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Leatherwood Elementary School offer ?
Leatherwood Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Leatherwood Elementary School part of?
Leatherwood Elementary School is part of Perry County School District.
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