Colony Elementary School
Tel:
(606) 862-4639
Colony Elementary School serves 360 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (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 65-69% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 56%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Colony Elementary School placed in the top 10% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Kentucky state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 23% (majority Black).
Top Placements
Colony Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
School Overview
Colony Elementary School's student population of 360 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 360 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 20 teachers |
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School Comparison
Colony Elementary School is ranked within the top 10% 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 Colony Elementary School is 0.06, 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 | #116 out of 1246 schools (Top 10%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 65-69% | 47% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 65-69% | 56% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 18:1 | 16:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | n/a | 2% |
| Hispanic | n/a | 7% |
| Black | 1% | 10% |
| White | 97% | 77% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 2% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.06 | 0.40 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 72% | 55% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 4% | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Laurel County School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (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 and 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 | 498 students
4.5 miles
229 School Street
East Bernstadt, KY 40729
(606) 843-6221 4.5 PK-8 498 - London Laurel County Virtual Academy Alternative School
Grades: 6-12
5.3 miles
718 N. Main Street
London, KY 40741
(606) 862-4600 5.3 6-12 n/a - London Laurel County 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 | 617 students
5.4 miles
600 N Main St
London, KY 40741
(606) 862-4679 5.4 PK-5 617 - London North Laurel High School Grades: 9-12 | 1,416 student
6.2 miles
1300 East Hal Rogers Parkway
London, KY 40741
(606) 862-4699 6.2 9-12 1,416
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