Serving 516 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Bourbon Central 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 27% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 26% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 516 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 31%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in KY
- Math Proficiency: 27% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 42% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Bourbon Central Elementary School's student population of 516 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
516 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Bourbon Central Elementary School 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 Bourbon Central Elementary School is 0.48, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.44. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#805 out of 1267 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
22%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
20%
8%
Black
5%
11%
White
69%
74%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bourbon Central Elementary School's ranking?
Bourbon Central Elementary School is ranked #805 out of 1,267 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kentucky.
What schools are Bourbon Central Elementary School often compared to?
Bourbon Central Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Cane Ridge Elementary School, North Middletown Elementary School, Paris Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
27% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% KY state average), while 42% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% KY state average).
How many students attend Bourbon Central Elementary School?
516 students attend Bourbon Central Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Bourbon Central Elementary School students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bourbon Central Elementary School?
Bourbon Central Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Bourbon Central Elementary School offer ?
Bourbon Central Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Bourbon Central Elementary School part of?
Bourbon Central Elementary School is part of Bourbon County School District.
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