Serving 419 students in grades Kindergarten-5, South Heights 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 10-14% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 26% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 419 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 45%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in KY
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
South Heights Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
South Heights Elementary School's student population of 419 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
419 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
South Heights 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 Heights Elementary School is 0.63, 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
#1113 out of 1230 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
8%
8%
Black
20%
11%
White
55%
74%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
16%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
80%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
3%
4%
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 Heights Elementary School's ranking?
South Heights Elementary School is ranked #1113 out of 1,230 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kentucky.
What schools are South Heights Elementary School often compared to?
South Heights Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Jefferson Elementary School, Niagara Elementary School, Spottsville Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% KY state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% KY state average).
How many students attend South Heights Elementary School?
419 students attend South Heights Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of South Heights Elementary School students are White, 20% of students are Black, 16% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of South Heights Elementary School?
South Heights Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does South Heights Elementary School offer ?
South Heights Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is South Heights Elementary School part of?
South Heights Elementary School is part of Henderson County School District.
School Reviews
5 11/19/2018
This is the best school. I wish I still went to that school.
5 3/16/2017
Trying to remember the principal back in the early 70's then he taught at North Middle School
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