Serving 365 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Robert W Combs 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 12% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 34% (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 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-8
- Enrollment: 365 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 2%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in KY
- Math Proficiency: 12% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Robert W Combs Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Robert W Combs Elementary School's student population of 365 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
365 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Robert W Combs 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 Robert W Combs 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
#986 out of 1230 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
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
74%
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 Robert W Combs Elementary School's ranking?
Robert W Combs Elementary School is ranked #986 out of 1,230 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kentucky.
What schools are Robert W Combs Elementary School often compared to?
Robert W Combs Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like East Perry County Elementary School, West Perry Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
12% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% KY state average), while 34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% KY state average).
How many students attend Robert W Combs Elementary School?
365 students attend Robert W Combs Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Robert W Combs Elementary School students are White, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Robert W Combs Elementary School?
Robert W Combs Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Robert W Combs Elementary School offer ?
Robert W Combs Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Robert W Combs Elementary School part of?
Robert W Combs Elementary School is part of Perry County School District.
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