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Serving 285 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Dixon Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 29% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 285 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 8%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in KY
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Dixon Elementary School serves the northeast part of its school district in Dixon, KY, covering an area of approximately 144.5 square miles. Most students live within a 15-20 minute drive, with an average distance of 8.5 miles from the school to the zone's edge and the furthest boundary being 12.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Dixon Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Dixon Elementary School's student population of 285 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
285 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Dixon Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,250 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dixon Elementary School is 0.15, 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
#501 out of 1250 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
22%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
4%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
11%
Showing 2009–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
92%
71%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)19.3%
28%
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
55%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
Showing 2015–2025. 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 Dixon Elementary School's ranking?
Dixon Elementary School is ranked #501 out of 1,250 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Kentucky.
What schools are Dixon Elementary School often compared to?
Dixon Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Sebree Elementary School, Providence Elementary School, Clay Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% KY state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% KY state average).
How many students attend Dixon Elementary School?
285 students attend Dixon Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Dixon Elementary School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Dixon Elementary School?
Dixon Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Dixon Elementary School offer ?
Dixon Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Dixon Elementary School part of?
Dixon Elementary School is part of Webster County School District.
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