Serving 610 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Florence Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 39% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is higher 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 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 29% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 610 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 58%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in KY
- Math Proficiency: 39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 46% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Florence Elementary School serves the northeast part of Florence, KY, covering an area of approximately 13.7 square miles. Families in this zone can typically expect a drive of 10-12 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge being about 5.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Florence Elementary School's student population of 610 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
610 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Florence 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 Florence Elementary School is 0.72, which is more 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
#580 out of 1250 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
22%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
2%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
26%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Black
19%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
42%
71%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
8%
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)15.6%
28%
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
55%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. 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 Florence Elementary School's ranking?
Florence Elementary School is ranked #580 out of 1,250 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Kentucky.
What schools are Florence Elementary School often compared to?
Florence Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like A M Yealey Elementary School, Hillard Collins Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% KY state average), while 46% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% KY state average).
How many students attend Florence Elementary School?
610 students attend Florence Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Florence Elementary School students are White, 26% of students are Hispanic, 19% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Florence Elementary School?
Florence Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Florence Elementary School offer ?
Florence Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Florence Elementary School part of?
Florence Elementary School is part of Boone County School District.
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