Serving 515 students in grades 1-5, Brookside 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 31% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 36% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 29% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 1-5
- Enrollment: 515 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 34%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in KY
- Math Proficiency: 31% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 36% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Brookside Elementary School serves the northern part of Nicholasville, KY, covering an area of approximately 2.4 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive from the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone being about 1.9 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Brookside Elementary School's student population of 515 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 1-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
515 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Students come first, and families are our partners. Strive for excellence, each and every day. Treat everyone with kindness, dignity, and respect. Do what’s right, even when no one is looking. Strengthen our community through leadership and service.
School Rankings
Brookside 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 Brookside Elementary School is 0.53, which is more 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
#915 out of 1250 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
22%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
14%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Black
10%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
66%
71%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)13.2%
28%
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
55%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-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 Brookside Elementary School's ranking?
Brookside Elementary School is ranked #915 out of 1,250 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kentucky.
What schools are Brookside Elementary School often compared to?
Brookside Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Nicholasville Elementary School, Hattie C. Warner Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
31% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% KY state average), while 36% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% KY state average).
How many students attend Brookside Elementary School?
515 students attend Brookside Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Brookside Elementary School students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Brookside Elementary School?
Brookside Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Brookside Elementary School offer ?
Brookside Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 1-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Brookside Elementary School part of?
Brookside Elementary School is part of Jessamine County School District.
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