Girdler Elementary School
Tel:
(606)546-4859
- Girdler Elementary School serves 365 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the Kentucky state average of 47%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 45-49% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 56%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Kentucky state level of 16:1.
Top Placements
Girdler Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:
- Category Attribute
- 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
- Girdler Elementary School's student population of 365 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 28 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 365 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 28 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Girdler Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 13:1 has decreased from 14:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Girdler Elementary School is 0.00, which is less 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 | #1029 out of 1,251 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 45-49% | 47% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 45-49% | 56% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 13:1 | 16:1 |
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| Hispanic | n/a | 6% |
| Black | n/a | 11% |
| White | 100% | 77% |
| Two or more races | n/a | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | n/a | 0.39 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 75% | 54% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | n/a | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Knox County School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, KY Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Girdler Elementary School is Barbourville City School (7.7 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Barbourville City School (7.7 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Jesse D Lay Elementary School (7.5 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Barbourville Jesse D Lay Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 379 students
7.5 miles
220 N Allison Ave
Barbourville, KY 40906
(606)546-6524 7.5 PK-6 379 - Barbourville Barbourville City School Grades: PK-12 | 718 students
7.7 miles
140 School St
Barbourville, KY 40906
(606)546-3129 7.7 PK-12 718 - Barbourville Knox Central High School Grades: 9-12 | 849 students
7.7 miles
100 Panther Way
Barbourville, KY 40906
(606)546-9253 7.7 9-12 849 - Barbourville Knox County Middle School Grades: 7-8 | 472 students
7.7 miles
311 N Main St
Barbourville, KY 40906
(606)545-5267 7.7 7-8 472 - London Camp Ground Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 299 students
7.8 miles
6800 Barbourville Rd
London, KY 40744
(606)862-4625 7.8 PK-5 299
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