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Bush Elementary School

1832 E Laurel Rd
London, KY 40741

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10/

Top 1%

Tel: (606) 862-4618

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Bush Elementary School serves 480 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.

Bush Elementary School placed in the top 1% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%) for the 2018-19 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 30%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 42%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Kentucky state level of 15:1.

Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 25% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 480 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 3%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 1% in KY
Math Proficiency
: 65-69% (Top 5%)
Reading Proficiency
: 70-74% (Top 5%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Bush Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:

School Overview

Bush Elementary School's student population of 480 students has declined by 5% over five school years.

The teacher population of 32 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Awards

Blue Ribbon School - Selected in 2015

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)

Total Students

480 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

32 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Rankings

Bush Elementary School is ranked within the top 1% of all 1,263 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-19 school year.

The diversity score of Bush Elementary School is 0.06, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.43. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

This School

State Level (KY)

Overall Testing Rank

#10 out of 1263 schools
(Top 1%)

This chart display the overall school rank of Bush Elementary School, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

(20-21)

65-69%

30%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Bush Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

(20-21)

70-74%

42%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Bush Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Kentucky by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Student : Teacher Ratio

15:1

American Indian

n/a

Asian

Hispanic

Black

n/a

11%

This chart display the percentage of Black students in Bush Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2012-13 school year data.

White

97%

75%

This chart display the percentage of White students in Bush Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

n/a

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.06

0.43

This chart display the diversity score of Bush Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Kentucky by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)

Yes

Eligible for Free Lunch

50%

53%

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Bush Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Reduced Lunch

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Laurel County School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Bush Elementary School's ranking?

Bush Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for: Highest overall rank (Top 1%), Highest math proficiency (Top 5%) and Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%).

What schools are Bush Elementary School often compared to?

Bush Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Camp Ground Elementary School by visitors of our site.

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% KY state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% KY state average).

How many students attend Bush Elementary School?

480 students attend Bush Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

97% of Bush Elementary School students are White, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Bush Elementary School?

Bush Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Kentucky state average of 15:1.

What grades does Bush Elementary School offer ?

Bush Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).

What school district is Bush Elementary School part of?

Bush Elementary School is part of Laurel County School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 480 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 3%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 1%
Math Proficiency
: 65-69% (Top 5%)
Reading Proficiency
: 70-74% (Top 5%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education