Serving 225 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Bloomfield 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 30-34% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 29% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 225 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 8%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in KY
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Bloomfield Elementary School serves the northeast part of Bloomfield, KY, covering an area of approximately 88.8 square miles. Most families can expect a drive of 10 to 15 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 8.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Bloomfield Elementary School's student population of 225 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
225 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Bloomfield Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,250 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bloomfield Elementary School is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.48. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#952 out of 1250 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
22%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
2%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
11%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
White
92%
71%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)20.4%
28%
Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
55%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bloomfield Elementary School's ranking?
Bloomfield Elementary School is ranked #952 out of 1,250 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kentucky.
What schools are Bloomfield Elementary School often compared to?
Bloomfield Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bardstown Elementary School, The New Haven School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% KY state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% KY state average).
How many students attend Bloomfield Elementary School?
225 students attend Bloomfield Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Bloomfield Elementary School students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Bloomfield Elementary School?
Bloomfield Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Bloomfield Elementary School offer ?
Bloomfield Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Bloomfield Elementary School part of?
Bloomfield Elementary School is part of Nelson County School District.
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