Botts Elementary School (Closed 2023)

6882 U.s. Highway 460 E
Denniston, KY 40316
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Serving 154 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Botts 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 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 20-24% (which was lower than the Kentucky state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 40-44% (which was approximately equal to the Kentucky state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 was lower than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Kentucky state average of 28% (majority Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
154 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (KY)
(20-21)
20-24%
30%
(20-21)
40-44%
42%
(20-21)
21-39%
24%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
3%
10%
Black
n/a
11%
White
96%
72%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.08
Eligible for Free Lunch
77%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
3%
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?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% KY state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% KY state average).
How many students attend Botts Elementary School?
154 students attend Botts Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Botts Elementary School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Botts Elementary School?
Botts Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Botts Elementary School offer ?
Botts Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Botts Elementary School part of?
Botts Elementary School is part of Menifee County School District.

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