Horse Creek Elementary School (Closed 2008)

Horse Creek Elementary School serves 258 students in grades Kindergarten-6. 
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 was lower than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 2% of the student body (majority Black and American Indian), which was lower than the Kentucky state average of 29% (majority Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
258 students

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Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers

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School Rankings

This School
State Level (KY)
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1

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American Indian
1%
n/a
Black
1%
11%

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White
98%
71%

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All Ethnic Groups
2%
0.04

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Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Horse Creek Elementary School?
258 students attend Horse Creek Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Horse Creek Elementary School students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Horse Creek Elementary School?
Horse Creek Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Horse Creek Elementary School offer ?
Horse Creek Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Horse Creek Elementary School part of?
Horse Creek Elementary School is part of Clay County School District.

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