Serving 254 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Gamaliel Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 29% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 254 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 14%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in KY
- Math Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-79% (Top 1%)
- Attendance Zone: Gamaliel Elementary serves the west part of its school district in Gamaliel, KY, covering an area of approximately 126.7 square miles. Parents can expect typical drive times of 15-20 minutes, with the furthest edge of the zone being about 12 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Gamaliel 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
Gamaliel Elementary School's student population of 254 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
254 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Gamaliel Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,250 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Gamaliel Elementary School is 0.25, 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
#24 out of 1250 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-79%
22%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
11%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
11%
Showing 2006–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
White
86%
71%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
6%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)20.5%
28%
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
55%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
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 Gamaliel Elementary School's ranking?
Gamaliel Elementary School is ranked #24 out of 1,250 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Kentucky.
What schools are Gamaliel Elementary School often compared to?
Gamaliel Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Norton Elementary School, Greathouse/shryock Traditional by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% KY state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% KY state average).
How many students attend Gamaliel Elementary School?
254 students attend Gamaliel Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Gamaliel Elementary School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Gamaliel Elementary School?
Gamaliel Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Gamaliel Elementary School offer ?
Gamaliel Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Gamaliel Elementary School part of?
Gamaliel Elementary School is part of Monroe County School District.
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