Caverna Elementary School
Tel:
(270)773-3671
- Caverna Elementary School serves 357 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 47%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 56%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Kentucky state level of 16:1.
- Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 23%.
Top Placements
Caverna Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 10%)
School Overview
- Caverna Elementary School's student population of 357 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 26 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 357 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 26 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Caverna Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 14:1 has decreased from 17:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Caverna Elementary School is 0.46, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.39. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (KY) |
| Overall School Rank | #970 out of 1,251 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 20-24% | 47% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 30-34% | 56% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 16:1 |
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| Asian | n/a | 2% |
| Hispanic | 5% | 6% |
| Black | 13% | 11% |
| White | 72% | 77% |
| Two or more races | 10% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.46 | 0.39 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 79% | 54% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 3% | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Caverna Independent School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, KY Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Caverna Elementary School is Caverna High School (1.5 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Caverna Middle School (1.5 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Caverna Middle School (1.5 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Horse Cave Caverna High School Grades: 9-12 | 207 students
1.5 miles
2276 S Dixie St.
Horse Cave, KY 42749
(270)773-2828 1.5 9-12 207 - Horse Cave Caverna Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 136 students
1.5 miles
2276 S Dixie Hwy
Horse Cave, KY 42749
(270)773-4665 1.5 6-8 136 - Park City Park City Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 436 students
6.6 miles
45 Indian Mill Rd
Park City, KY 42160
(270)749-5665 6.6 PK-6 436 - Hiseville Hiseville Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 244 students
7.6 miles
149 Cardinal Blvd
Hiseville, KY 42152
(270)453-2611 7.6 PK-6 244 - Horse Cave Legrande Elementary School Grades: PK-8 | 284 students
8.4 miles
70 Legrande School Road
Horse Cave, KY 42749
(270)786-2746 8.4 PK-8 284
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