Serving 360 students in grades Kindergarten-5, East Heights Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 26% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 360 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 33%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in KY
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
School Overview
East Heights Elementary School's student population of 360 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
360 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
East Heights Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,230 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of East Heights Elementary School is 0.52, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.44. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#508 out of 1230 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
7%
8%
Black
10%
11%
White
67%
74%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
14%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is East Heights Elementary School's ranking?
East Heights Elementary School is ranked #508 out of 1,230 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Kentucky.
What schools are East Heights Elementary School often compared to?
East Heights Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Sharon Elementary School, Cairo Elementary School, Jefferson Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% 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 Heights Elementary School?
360 students attend East Heights Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of East Heights Elementary School students are White, 14% of students are Two or more races, 10% of students are Black, 7% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of East Heights Elementary School?
East Heights Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does East Heights Elementary School offer ?
East Heights Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is East Heights Elementary School part of?
East Heights Elementary School is part of Henderson County School District.
School Reviews
2 7/12/2010
Good school educational wise. Do not have the facility to handle behavior challenged children. The school is not equipped to handle any children with behavior concerns unless the child is heavily medicated.
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