Crofton Elementary School
Tel:
(270) 887-7190
Crofton Elementary School serves 414 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 68% (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% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 56%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Crofton Elementary School placed in the top 20% 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 20:1 is higher than the Kentucky state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 23% (majority Black).
Top Placements
Crofton Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
School Overview
Crofton Elementary School's student population of 414 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has declined by 25% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 414 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 21 teachers |
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School Comparison
Crofton Elementary School is ranked within the top 20% 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 Crofton Elementary School is 0.21, 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 | #144 out of 1246 schools (Top 20%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 68% | 47% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 65% | 56% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 20:1 | 16:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | n/a | 2% |
| Hispanic | 3% | 7% |
| Black | 3% | 10% |
| White | 89% | 77% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 5% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.21 | 0.40 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 64% | 55% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 7% | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Christian County School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, KY Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Crofton Elementary School is Christian County High School (10.9 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is South Hopkins Middle School (9.1 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Nortonville South Hopkins Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 411 students
9.1 miles
9140 Hopkinsville Rd
Nortonville, KY 42442
(270) 825-6125 9.1 6-8 411 - Nortonville Southside Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 462 students
9.1 miles
9220 Hopkinsville Rd
Nortonville, KY 42442
(270) 825-6143 9.1 PK-5 462 - Hopkinsville Sinking Fork Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 498 students
10.0 miles
5005 Princeton Rd
Hopkinsville, KY 42240
(270) 887-7330 10.0 PK-6 498 - Hopkinsville Freedom Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 677 students
10.5 miles
831 North Dr
Hopkinsville, KY 42240
(270) 887-7150 10.5 PK-6 677 - 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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