Serving 403 students in grades Prekindergarten-3, Flaherty Primary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 29% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-3
- Enrollment: 403 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 16%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in KY
- Math Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Flaherty Primary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Flaherty Primary School's student population of 403 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-3
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
403 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Flaherty Primary School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,250 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Flaherty Primary School is 0.29, 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
#114 out of 1250 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
45%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
7%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
White
84%
71%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
7%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)28%
28%
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
55%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
3%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 15-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 Flaherty Primary School's ranking?
Flaherty Primary School is ranked #114 out of 1,250 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Kentucky.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% KY state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% KY state average).
How many students attend Flaherty Primary School?
403 students attend Flaherty Primary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Flaherty Primary School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Flaherty Primary School?
Flaherty Primary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Flaherty Primary School offer ?
Flaherty Primary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-3 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Flaherty Primary School part of?
Flaherty Primary School is part of Meade County School District.
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