Clarkson Elementary School
Tel:
(270)242-3061
- Clarkson Elementary School serves 640 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 55% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 47%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 58% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 56%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is equal to the Kentucky state level of 16:1.
- Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 23%.
School Overview
- Clarkson Elementary School's student population of 640 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 40 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 640 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 40 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Clarkson Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 16:1 has stayed the same over five school years.
- The diversity score of Clarkson Elementary School is 0.06, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.25. 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 | #281 out of 1,251 schools (Top 30%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 55% | 47% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 58% | 56% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 16:1 |
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| Hispanic | 2% | 6% |
| White | 97% | 77% |
| Two or more races | 1% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.06 | 0.25 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 56% | 54% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 6% | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Grayson County School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, KY Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Clarkson Elementary School is Grayson County Middle School (3.5 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Grayson County Middle School (3.5 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Grayson County Middle School (3.5 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Leitchfield Grayson County Middle School Grades: 6-9 | 979 students
3.5 miles
726 John Hill Taylor Dr
Leitchfield, KY 42754
(270)259-4175 3.5 6-9 979 - Leitchfield H W Wilkey Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 557 students
3.6 miles
130 Wallace Ave
Leitchfield, KY 42754
(270)259-4058 3.6 PK-5 557 - Leitchfield Grayson County High School Grades: 9-12 | 1308 students
6.8 miles
340 Schoolhouse Rd
Leitchfield, KY 42754
(270)259-4078 6.8 9-12 1308 - 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 Grades: PK-5 | 403 students
6.9 miles
100 Charlie Crain Lane
Leitchfield, KY 42754
(270)259-9332 6.9 PK-5 403
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