Serving 381 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Garth 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 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (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 28% 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: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 381 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 28%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in KY
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Garth Elementary School serves the southern part of Georgetown, KY, covering an area of approximately 2.7 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone being about 2 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Garth Elementary School's student population of 381 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
381 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Garth 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 Garth Elementary School is 0.46, 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
#435 out of 1250 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
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
9%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
72%
71%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
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)28.6%
28%
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
55%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
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 Garth Elementary School's ranking?
Garth Elementary School is ranked #435 out of 1,250 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Kentucky.
What schools are Garth Elementary School often compared to?
Garth Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Anne Mason Elementary School, Lemons Mill Elementary School, Eastern Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% KY state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% KY state average).
How many students attend Garth Elementary School?
381 students attend Garth Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Garth Elementary School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, and 8% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Garth Elementary School?
Garth Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Garth Elementary School offer ?
Garth Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Garth Elementary School part of?
Garth Elementary School is part of Scott County School District.
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