Valley Elementary School

1000 Industrial Drive
Owensboro, KY 42301
9/
10
Top 20%
Serving 16 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Valley Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 3:1 is lower than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.

Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 16 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 3:1
  • : Top 20% in KY
  • : <50% (Top 10%)
  • : <50% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Valley Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:

School Overview

Valley Elementary School's student population of 16 students has declined by 40% over five school years.
The teacher population of 6 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
16 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
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School Rankings

Valley Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,230 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Valley 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (KY)
#134 out of 1230 schools
(Top 20%)
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<50%
30%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Valley Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
<50%
42%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
3:1
15:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
n/a
8%
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Black
n/a
11%
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White
100%
74%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.00
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Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
54%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
3%
7%
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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 Valley Elementary School's ranking?
Valley Elementary School is ranked #134 out of 1,230 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% KY state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% KY state average).
How many students attend Valley Elementary School?
16 students attend Valley Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Valley Elementary School students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Valley Elementary School?
Valley Elementary School has a student ration of 3:1, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Valley Elementary School offer ?
Valley Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Valley Elementary School part of?
Valley Elementary School is part of Daviess County School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 16 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 3:1
  • : Top 20%
  • : <50% (Top 10%)
  • : <50% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

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