Clarkson Elementary School
Clarkson Elementary School serves 652 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Clarkson Elementary School placed in the top 30% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 53% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 47%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 62% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 56%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Kentucky state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 23% (majority Black).
School Overview
Clarkson Elementary School's student population of 652 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 652 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 39 teachers |
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School Comparison
Clarkson Elementary School is ranked within the top 30% 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 Clarkson Elementary School is 0.08, which is less 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 | #328 out of 1246 schools (Top 30%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 53% | 47% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 62% | 56% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 16:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | n/a | 2% |
| Hispanic | 2% | 7% |
| Black | n/a | 10% |
| White | 96% | 77% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 2% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.08 | 0.40 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 58% | 55% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 4% | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Grayson County School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, KY Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Clarkson Elementary School is Grayson County High School (6.8 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Grayson County Middle School (3.5 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Leitchfield Grayson County Middle School Math: 51% | Reading: 63%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: 6-8 | 974 students10
3.5 miles
726 John Hill Taylor Dr
Leitchfield, KY 42754
(270) 259-4175 3.5 6-8 974 - Leitchfield H W Wilkey Elementary School Math: 54% | Reading: 55%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: PK-5 | 525 students10
3.6 miles
130 Wallace Ave
Leitchfield, KY 42754
(270) 259-4058 3.6 PK-5 525 - Leitchfield Grayson County High School Math: 47% | Reading: 45%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 1,340 student10
6.8 miles
340 Schoolhouse Rd
Leitchfield, KY 42754
(270) 259-4078 6.8 9-12 1,340 - Leitchfield Grayson County Area Vocational Ed Center Vocational School
6.9 miles
252 Schoolhouse Rd
Leitchfield, KY 42754
(270) 259-3195 6.9 n/a n/a - Leitchfield Oran P Lawler Elementary School Math: 52% | Reading: 63%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: PK-5 | 426 students10
6.9 miles
100 Charlie Crain Lane
Leitchfield, KY 42754
(270) 259-9322 6.9 PK-5 426
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