Garth Elementary School

501 S Hamilton St
Georgetown, KY 40324
(School attendance zone shown in map)
8/
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Top 30%
Serving 368 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Garth Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than 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 15:1 is equal to the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 27% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 368 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 28%
  • : Top 30% in KY
  • : 45-49% (Top 30%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 30%)
  • : 30-39% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

School Overview

Garth Elementary School's student population of 368 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
368 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
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School Rankings

Garth Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,267 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 more than the diversity score at state average of 0.45. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (KY)
#269 out of 1267 schools
(Top 30%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Garth Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
45-49%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Garth Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
50-54%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Garth Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Kentucky by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
30-39%
22%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Garth Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
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American Indian
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Asian
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2%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Garth Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2014-15 school year data.
Hispanic
9%
9%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Garth Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
12%
11%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Garth Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
72%
73%
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Hawaiian
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Two or more races
7%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Garth Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Kentucky.
0.46
This chart displays the diversity score of Garth Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Kentucky by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
54%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Garth Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Garth Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
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 #269 out of 1,267 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% 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, Eastern Elementary School, Lemons Mill Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% 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?
368 students attend Garth Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Garth Elementary School students are White, 12% of students are Black, 9% of students are Hispanic, and 7% 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 15:1, which is equal to the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Garth Elementary School offer ?
Garth Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Garth Elementary School part of?
Garth Elementary School is part of Scott County School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 368 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 28%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 45-49% (Top 30%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 30%)
  • : 30-39% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

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