Caverna Elementary School
Caverna Elementary School serves 358 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Caverna Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 47%) for the 2017-18 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 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Kentucky state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 23% (majority Black).
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 20%)
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 20%)
School Overview
Caverna Elementary School's student population of 358 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 358 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 25 teachers |
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School Comparison
Caverna Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,246 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Caverna Elementary School is 0.45, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.40. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (KY) |
Overall Testing Rank | #1178 out of 1246 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 15-19% | 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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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | n/a | 2% |
| Hispanic | 6% | 7% |
| Black | 11% | 10% |
| White | 73% | 77% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 10% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.45 | 0.40 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 88% | 55% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 4% | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Caverna Independent School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (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 and elementary school is Caverna Middle School (1.5 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Horse Cave Caverna High School Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 195 students10
1.5 miles
2276 S Dixie St.
Horse Cave, KY 42749
(270) 773-2828 1.5 9-12 195 - Horse Cave Caverna Middle School Math: 45-49% | Reading: 65-69%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: 6-8 | 137 students10
1.5 miles
2276 S Dixie Hwy
Horse Cave, KY 42749
(270) 773-4665 1.5 6-8 137 - Park City Park City Elementary School Math: 40% | Reading: 49%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-6 | 433 students10
6.6 miles
45 Indian Mill Rd
Park City, KY 42160
(270) 749-5665 6.6 PK-6 433 - Glasgow Hiseville Elementary School Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: PK-6 | 264 students10
7.6 miles
149 Cardinal Blvd
Glasgow, KY 42141
(270) 453-2611 7.6 PK-6 264 - Horse Cave Legrande Elementary School Math: 34% | Reading: 49%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-8 | 310 students10
8.4 miles
70 Legrande School Road
Horse Cave, KY 42749
(270) 786-2746 8.4 PK-8 310
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