Serving 764 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Erpenbeck Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 73% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 764 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 33%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in KY
- Math Proficiency: 73% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Erpenbeck Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Erpenbeck Elementary School's student population of 764 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 46 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
764 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Erpenbeck Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,267 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Erpenbeck Elementary School is 0.53, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#20 out of 1267 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
73%
38%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70%
45%

Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
22%

Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1

American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
11%
2%

Hispanic
9%
10%

Black
6%
11%

White
67%
72%

Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%

All Ethnic Groups



Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
56%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Erpenbeck Elementary School's ranking?
Erpenbeck Elementary School is ranked #20 out of 1,267 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Kentucky.
What schools are Erpenbeck Elementary School often compared to?
Erpenbeck Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ockerman Elementary School, Shirley Mann Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
73% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% KY state average), while 70% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% KY state average).
How many students attend Erpenbeck Elementary School?
764 students attend Erpenbeck Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Erpenbeck Elementary School students are White, 11% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Erpenbeck Elementary School?
Erpenbeck Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Erpenbeck Elementary School offer ?
Erpenbeck Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Erpenbeck Elementary School part of?
Erpenbeck Elementary School is part of Boone County School District.
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