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East Calloway Elementary School

1169 Pottertown Rd
Murray, KY 42071

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East Calloway Elementary School serves 278 students in grades Kindergarten-5.

East Calloway Elementary School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (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 35-39% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 42%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.

Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 25% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 278 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 15%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50% in KY
Math Proficiency
: 45-49% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

East Calloway Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:

School Overview

East Calloway Elementary School's student population of 278 students has declined by 18% over five school years.

The teacher population of 20 teachers has declined by 23% over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)

Total Students

278 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

20 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Rankings

East Calloway Elementary School is ranked within the top 50% 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 East Calloway Elementary School is 0.27, 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

This School

State Level (KY)

Overall Testing Rank

#417 out of 1230 schools
(Top 50%)

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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

45-49%

30%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of East Calloway Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

35-39%

42%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of East Calloway Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Kentucky by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Student : Teacher Ratio

14:1

15:1

This chart display the student teacher ratio of East Calloway Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Kentucky by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

American Indian

n/a

Asian

n/a

Hispanic

Black

11%

White

85%

75%

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Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.27

0.43

This chart display the diversity score of East Calloway Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Kentucky by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Free Lunch

64%

53%

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in East Calloway Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Reduced Lunch

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Calloway County School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is East Calloway Elementary School's ranking?

East Calloway Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for: Highest math proficiency (Top 20%).

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

45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% KY state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% KY state average).

How many students attend East Calloway Elementary School?

278 students attend East Calloway Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

85% of East Calloway Elementary School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.

What is the student:teacher ratio of East Calloway Elementary School?

East Calloway Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.

What grades does East Calloway Elementary School offer ?

East Calloway Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).

What school district is East Calloway Elementary School part of?

East Calloway Elementary School is part of Calloway County School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 278 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 15%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 45-49% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education