Crofton Elementary School
Tel:
(270)887-7190
- Crofton Elementary School serves 401 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 70% (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 68% (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 9% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 23%.
School Overview
- Crofton Elementary School's student population of 401 students has grown by 27% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 25 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 401 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 25 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Crofton Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 16:1 has increased from 15:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Crofton Elementary School is 0.17, 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 | #310 out of 1,251 schools (Top 30%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 70% | 47% |
 | ||
| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 68% | 56% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 16:1 |
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| Asian | n/a | 2% |
| Hispanic | 2% | 6% |
| Black | 3% | 11% |
| White | 91% | 77% |
| Two or more races | 4% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.17 | 0.39 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 60% | 54% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 7% | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Christian County School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, KY Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Crofton Elementary School is 21st Century Academy (10.9 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is South Hopkins Middle School (9.1 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is South Hopkins Middle School (9.1 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Nortonville South Hopkins Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 398 students
9.1 miles
9140 Hopkinsville Rd
Nortonville, KY 42442
(270)825-6125 9.1 6-8 398 - Nortonville Southside Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 469 students
9.1 miles
9220 Hopkinsville Rd
Nortonville, KY 42442
(270)825-6143 9.1 PK-5 469 - Hopkinsville Sinking Fork Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 494 students
10.0 miles
5005 Princeton Rd
Hopkinsville, KY 42240
(270)887-7330 10.0 PK-6 494 - Hopkinsville Freedom Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 700 students
10.5 miles
831 North Dr
Hopkinsville, KY 42240
(270)887-7150 10.5 PK-6 700 - Hopkinsville Gateway Academy To Innovation & Technical Vocational School
10.7 miles
705 N Elm St
Hopkinsville, KY 42240
(270)887-7030 10.7 n/a n/a
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