Home > Kentucky > Owsley County

Highland-turner Elementary School

10355 Hwy 30w
Booneville, KY 41314

View full size Get directions

Rating

10/

Top 5%

Tel: (606) 295-7181

www.breathitt.k12.ky.us

SAVE SCHOOL

Highland-turner Elementary School serves 203 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.

Highland-turner Elementary School placed in the top 5% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 30%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 42%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Kentucky state level of 15:1.

Minority enrollment is 1% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 25% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Prekindergarten-6
Enrollment: 203 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 1%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 5% in KY
Math Proficiency
: 60-64% (Top 5%)
Reading Proficiency
: 55-59% (Top 10%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Highland-turner Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:

School Overview

Highland-turner Elementary School's student population of 203 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

The teacher population of 14 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-6
(offers virtual instruction)

Total Students

203 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

14 teachers

This chart display the total teachers of Highland-turner Elementary School by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Grade

This chart display the students of Highland-turner Elementary School by grade.

School Rankings

Highland-turner Elementary School is ranked within the top 5% of all 1,230 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.

The diversity score of Highland-turner Elementary School is 0.02, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.43. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

This School

State Level (KY)

Overall Testing Rank

#48 out of 1230 schools
(Top 5%)

This chart display the overall school rank of Highland-turner Elementary School, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

60-64%

30%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Highland-turner 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 2020-21 school year data.

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

55-59%

42%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Highland-turner 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 2020-21 school year data.

Student : Teacher Ratio

15:1

American Indian

n/a

Asian

n/a

Hispanic

n/a

Black

11%

White

99%

75%

This chart display the percentage of White students in Highland-turner Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

n/a

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.02

0.43

This chart display the diversity score of Highland-turner Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Kentucky by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Free Lunch

75%

53%

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Highland-turner Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Highland-turner Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.

School Statewide Testing

View Education Department Test Scores

School District Name

Breathitt County School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Highland-turner Elementary School's ranking?

Highland-turner Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for: Highest overall rank (Top 5%), Highest math proficiency (Top 5%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%) and Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% KY state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% KY state average).

How many students attend Highland-turner Elementary School?

203 students attend Highland-turner Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

99% of Highland-turner Elementary School students are White, and 1% of students are Black.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Highland-turner Elementary School?

Highland-turner Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Kentucky state average of 15:1.

What grades does Highland-turner Elementary School offer ?

Highland-turner Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (offers virtual instruction).

What school district is Highland-turner Elementary School part of?

Highland-turner Elementary School is part of Breathitt County School District.

School Reviews

Review Highland-turner Elementary School. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:

Quality of academic programs, teachers, and facilities
Availability of music, art, sports and other extracurricular activities

Recent Articles

January 31, 2023

Going Through a Divorce? How to Ensure Your Child's Continued Success in Public Schools

Divorce can be a traumatic experience for children, but by working closely with your children's teachers, you can help maintain their grades and positive behavior at school.

January 31, 2023

Is Your Public School Understaffed? Why Schools are Instituting Hiring Freezes

Learn about how the current budget constraints are prompting public schools to institute hiring freezes - and how this will impact your children.

January 31, 2023

5 Tips for Helping Your Autistic Child Excel in Public Schools

Learn about five ways you can work with your child's public school, teachers, and special programs to help your autistic child succeed academically.

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Prekindergarten-6
Enrollment: 203 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 1%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 5%
Math Proficiency
: 60-64% (Top 5%)
Reading Proficiency
: 55-59% (Top 10%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education