1075 Old Ekron Rd
Brandenburg, KY 40108
Rating
10/
10
Top 10%
David T. Wilson Elementary School serves 506 students in grades 4-6.
David T. Wilson 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 5%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 30%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 42%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 25% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: 4-6
  • Enrollment: 506 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 13%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 10% in KY
  • Math Proficiency
    : 50% (Top 10%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 60% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

David T. Wilson Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:

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Attribute

School Overview

David T. Wilson Elementary School's student population of 506 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 4-6
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
506 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
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School Rankings

David T. Wilson Elementary School is ranked within the top 10% of all 1,230 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of David T. Wilson Elementary School is 0.24, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.43. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data
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State Level (KY)
Overall Testing Rank
#80 out of 1230 schools
(Top 10%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
30%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
42%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
15:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
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Hispanic
5%
8%
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Black
2%
11%
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White
87%
75%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.24
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Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
53%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
2%
4%
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School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is David T. Wilson Elementary School's ranking?

David T. Wilson Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for: Highest overall rank (Top 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 10%) and Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% KY state average), while 60% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% KY state average).

How many students attend David T. Wilson Elementary School?

506 students attend David T. Wilson Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

87% of David T. Wilson Elementary School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 5% 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 David T. Wilson Elementary School?

David T. Wilson Elementary School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.

What grades does David T. Wilson Elementary School offer ?

David T. Wilson Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 4-6 (offers virtual instruction).

What school district is David T. Wilson Elementary School part of?

David T. Wilson Elementary School is part of Meade County School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: 4-6
  • Enrollment: 506 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 13%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 10%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 50% (Top 10%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 60% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

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