Blackberry Elementary School (Closed 2018)

40 Big Blue Spring Road
Ransom, KY 41558
Serving 100 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Blackberry Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 40-49% (which was approximately equal to the Kentucky state average of 47%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 60-69% (which was higher than the Kentucky state average of 56%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 was higher than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 5% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Kentucky state average of 29% (majority Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
100 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (KY)
(16-17)
40-49%
47%
(16-17)
60-69%
56%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
2%
10%
Black
3%
11%
White
95%
71%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
5%
0.10
Eligible for Free Lunch
88%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
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?
40-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 47% KY state average), while 60-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 56% KY state average).
How many students attend Blackberry Elementary School?
100 students attend Blackberry Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Blackberry Elementary School students are White, 3% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Blackberry Elementary School?
Blackberry Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Blackberry Elementary School offer ?
Blackberry Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Blackberry Elementary School part of?
Blackberry Elementary School is part of Pike County School District.

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