Serving 7 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Bellewood 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% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤10% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 2:1 is lower than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 7 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 2:1
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in KY
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bellewood ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Bellewood's student population of 7 students has declined by 81% over five school years.
The teacher population of 3 teachers has declined by 57% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
7 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
School Rankings
Bellewood ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,267 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bellewood is 0.00, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1244 out of 1267 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
22%
Student : Teacher Ratio
2:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
n/a
10%
Black
n/a
11%
White
100%
72%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
3%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bellewood's ranking?
Bellewood is ranked #1244 out of 1,267 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kentucky.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% KY state average), while ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% KY state average).
How many students attend Bellewood?
7 students attend Bellewood.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Bellewood students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bellewood?
Bellewood has a student ration of 2:1, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Bellewood offer ?
Bellewood offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Bellewood part of?
Bellewood is part of Jefferson County School District.
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