Serving 539 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, South Green Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 31% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 36% (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 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 26% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 539 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 38%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in KY
- Math Proficiency: 31% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 36% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
School Overview
South Green Elementary School's student population of 539 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has grown by 34% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
539 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
South Green 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 South Green Elementary School is 0.57, 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
#671 out of 1230 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
18%
8%
Black
8%
11%
White
62%
74%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is South Green Elementary School's ranking?
South Green Elementary School is ranked #671 out of 1,230 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kentucky.
What schools are South Green Elementary School often compared to?
South Green Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Temple Hill Elementary School, North Jackson Elementary School, Highland Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
31% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% KY state average), while 36% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% KY state average).
How many students attend South Green Elementary School?
539 students attend South Green Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of South Green Elementary School students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of South Green Elementary School?
South Green Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does South Green Elementary School offer ?
South Green Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is South Green Elementary School part of?
South Green Elementary School is part of Glasgow Independent School District.
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