Cairo Elementary School

10694 Hwy 41-a
Henderson, KY 42420
(School attendance zone shown in map)
10/
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Top 5%
Serving 259 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Cairo Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 26% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 259 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 12%
  • : Top 5% in KY
  • : 65-69% (Top 1%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

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School Overview

Cairo Elementary School's student population of 259 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
259 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
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School Rankings

Cairo Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,230 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cairo Elementary School is 0.22, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.44. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (KY)
#38 out of 1230 schools
(Top 5%)
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65-69%
30%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Cairo 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.
55-59%
42%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Cairo 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
14:1
15:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
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Hispanic
2%
8%
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Black
2%
11%
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White
88%
74%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.22
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Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
54%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
4%
4%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Cairo Elementary School's ranking?
Cairo Elementary School is ranked #38 out of 1,230 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Kentucky.
What schools are Cairo Elementary School often compared to?
Cairo Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like East Heights Elementary School, Sharon 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 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% KY state average).
How many students attend Cairo Elementary School?
259 students attend Cairo Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Cairo Elementary School students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cairo Elementary School?
Cairo Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Cairo Elementary School offer ?
Cairo Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Cairo Elementary School part of?
Cairo Elementary School is part of Henderson County School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 259 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 12%
  • : Top 5%
  • : 65-69% (Top 1%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

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