Colony Elementary School
Tel:
(606)862-4639
- Colony Elementary School serves 354 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 60-64% (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 60-64% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 56%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Kentucky state level of 16:1.
- Minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 23%.
School Overview
- Colony Elementary School's student population of 354 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 19 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 354 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 19 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Colony Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 19:1 has increased from 16:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Colony Elementary School is 0.04, which is less 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 | #160 out of 1,251 schools (Top 20%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 60-64% | 47% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 60-64% | 56% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 19:1 | 16:1 |
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| Asian | n/a | 2% |
| Hispanic | n/a | 6% |
| Black | n/a | 11% |
| White | 98% | 77% |
| Two or more races | 2% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.04 | 0.39 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 70% | 54% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 7% | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Laurel County School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, KY Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Colony Elementary School is Laurel County Virtual Academy (5.3 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is East Bernstadt Elementary School (4.5 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is East Bernstadt Elementary School (4.5 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- East Bernstadt East Bernstadt Elementary School Grades: PK-8 | 493 students
4.5 miles
229 School Street
East Bernstadt, KY 40729
(606)843-6221 4.5 PK-8 493 - London Laurel County Virtual Academy Alternative School
Grades: 6-12 | 4 students
5.3 miles
718 N. Main Street
London, KY 40741
(606)862-4600 5.3 6-12 4 - London Laurel Co Schools Center For Innovation Vocational School
5.4 miles
1100 East Fourth Street
London, KY 40741
(606)862-5580 5.4 n/a n/a - London London Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 605 students
5.4 miles
600 N Main St
London, KY 40741
(606)862-4679 5.4 PK-5 605 - London North Laurel High School Grades: 9-12 | 1382 students
6.2 miles
1300 East Hal Rogers Parkway
London, KY 40741
(606)862-4699 6.2 9-12 1382
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