Serving 172 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Slaughters Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 60-64% (which was higher than the Kentucky state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 45-49% (which was approximately equal to the Kentucky state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 was lower than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
172 students
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)60-64%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)45-49%
48%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
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
33%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
17%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% KY state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% KY state average).
How many students attend Slaughters Elementary School?
172 students attend Slaughters Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Slaughters Elementary School students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Slaughters Elementary School?
Slaughters Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Slaughters Elementary School offer ?
Slaughters Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Slaughters Elementary School part of?
Slaughters Elementary School is part of Webster County School District.
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