Hite Elementary School
Tel:
(502) 485-8267
Hite Elementary School serves 490 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 64% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 47%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 66% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 56%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Hite Elementary School placed in the top 20% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Kentucky state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 23% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Top Placements
Hite Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
School Overview
Hite Elementary School's student population of 490 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 490 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 26 teachers |
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School Comparison
Hite Elementary School is ranked within the top 20% of all 1,246 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Hite Elementary School is 0.54, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.40. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (KY) |
Overall Testing Rank | #165 out of 1246 schools (Top 20%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 64% | 47% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 66% | 56% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 19:1 | 16:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 7% | 2% |
| Hispanic | 4% | 7% |
| Black | 16% | 10% |
| White | 65% | 77% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 8% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.54 | 0.40 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 26% | 55% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 4% | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Jefferson County School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, KY Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Hite Elementary School is Eastern High School (0.0 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Crosby Middle School (1.7 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Middletown Elementary School (0.8 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Louisville Eastern High School Magnet School
Grades: 9-12 | 2,080 students
0.0 miles
12400 Old Shelbyville Rd
Louisville, KY 40243
(502) 485-8243 0.0 9-12 2,080 - Louisville Middletown Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 557 students
0.8 miles
218 North Madison Avenue
Louisville, KY 40243
(502) 485-8300 0.8 PK-5 557 - Louisville Crosby Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 1,120 student
1.7 miles
303 Gatehouse Lane
Louisville, KY 40243
(502) 485-8235 1.7 6-8 1,120 - Louisville Anchorage Independent Public School Grades: PK-8 | 382 students
1.8 miles
11400 Ridge Rd
Louisville, KY 40223
(502) 245-2121 1.8 PK-8 382 - Louisville Bellewood Alternative School
Grades: K-5 | 40 students
1.9 miles
11103 Park Road
Louisville, KY 40223
(502) 753-5533 1.9 K-5 40
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