Serving 462 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Country Heights Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 29% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 462 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 11%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in KY
- Math Proficiency: 60% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 51% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Country Heights Elementary School serves the eastern part of Owensboro, KY, covering an attendance area of approximately 30 square miles, with most students living within a 5-10 minute drive of the school and an average distance of 3.2 miles from the school to the zone's edge. The furthest edge of the zone extends about 5.6 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Country Heights Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Country Heights Elementary School's student population of 462 students has grown by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
462 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Country Heights Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,250 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Country Heights Elementary School is 0.21, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.48. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#209 out of 1250 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
22%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
4%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
89%
71%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)11.3%
28%
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
55%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Country Heights Elementary School's ranking?
Country Heights Elementary School is ranked #209 out of 1,250 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% KY state average), while 51% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% KY state average).
How many students attend Country Heights Elementary School?
462 students attend Country Heights Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Country Heights Elementary School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Country Heights Elementary School?
Country Heights Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Country Heights Elementary School offer ?
Country Heights Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Country Heights Elementary School part of?
Country Heights Elementary School is part of Daviess County School District.
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