Florence Elementary School
Tel:
(859)282-2610
- Florence Elementary School serves 638 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 32% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 47%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 41% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 56%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Kentucky state level of 16:1.
- Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 23%.
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Florence Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Florence Elementary School's student population of 638 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 43 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 638 students |
 | |
| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 43 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Florence Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 15:1 has increased from 14:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Florence Elementary School is 0.59, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.39. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (KY) |
| Overall School Rank | #1102 out of 1,251 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 32% | 47% |
 | ||
| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 41% | 56% |
 | ||
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 16:1 |
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| Asian | 1% | 2% |
| Hispanic | 20% | 6% |
| Black | 12% | 11% |
| White | 60% | 77% |
| Two or more races | 7% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.59 | 0.39 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 76% | 54% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 6% | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Boone County School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, KY Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Florence Elementary School is Boone County Alternative Center (0.0 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Boone County Alternative Center (0.0 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Boone County Alternative Center (0.0 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Florence Boone County Alternative Center Alternative School
Grades: 6-12 | 145 students
0.0 miles
99 Center Dr.
Florence, KY 41042
(859)283-1003 0.0 6-12 145 - Florence Imagineering Academy Alternative School
Grades: 6-12 | 59 students
0.2 miles
99 Center Street
Florence, KY 41042
(859)282-2163 0.2 6-12 59 - Florence Boone County High School Grades: 9-12 | 1397 students
0.3 miles
7056 Burlington Pk
Florence, KY 41042
(859)282-5655 0.3 9-12 1397 - Florence Hillard Collins Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 860 students
1.1 miles
9000 Spruce Dr
Florence, KY 41042
(859)282-2350 1.1 PK-5 860 - Florence Rector A. Jones Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 748 students
1.1 miles
8000 Spruce Dr
Florence, KY 41042
(859)282-4610 1.1 6-8 748
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