Serving 290 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Calhoun Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher 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 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 29% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 290 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 7%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in KY
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Calhoun Elementary School serves the northwest part of Calhoun, KY, covering an attendance area of approximately 134.3 square miles. Families in this zone can typically expect a drive of 10 to 15 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge being about 14.8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Calhoun Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Calhoun Elementary School's student population of 290 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
290 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Calhoun Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,250 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Calhoun Elementary School is 0.13, which is less 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
#216 out of 1250 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
22%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
4%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
White
93%
71%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)19%
28%
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
55%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
Showing 2015–2024. Full 26-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 Calhoun Elementary School's ranking?
Calhoun Elementary School is ranked #216 out of 1,250 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky.
What schools are Calhoun Elementary School often compared to?
Calhoun Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Livermore Elementary School, Marie Gatton Phillips Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% KY state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% KY state average).
How many students attend Calhoun Elementary School?
290 students attend Calhoun Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Calhoun Elementary School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Calhoun Elementary School?
Calhoun Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Calhoun Elementary School offer ?
Calhoun Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Calhoun Elementary School part of?
Calhoun Elementary School is part of Mclean County School District.
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