James A. Duff Elementary School
Tel:
(606)358-9420
- James A. Duff Elementary School serves 282 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 65-69% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 47%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 56%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Kentucky state level of 16:1.
- Minority enrollment is 1% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 23%.
Top Placements
James A. Duff 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 10%)
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 20%)
School Overview
- James A. Duff Elementary School's student population of 282 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 20 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 282 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 20 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- James A. Duff Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 14:1 has decreased from 15:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of James A. Duff Elementary School is 0.02, 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 | #79 out of 1,251 schools (Top 10%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 65-69% | 47% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 75-79% | 56% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 16:1 |
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| Hispanic | 1% | 6% |
| Black | n/a | 11% |
| White | 99% | 77% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.02 | 0.39 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 88% | 54% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 5% | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Floyd County School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, KY Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to James A. Duff Elementary School is Allen Central High School (1.0 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Allen Central Middle School (1.0 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Allen Central Middle School (1.0 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Eastern Allen Central High School Grades: 9-12 | 378 students
1.0 miles
442 Ky Rt 550
Eastern, KY 41622
(606)358-9543 1.0 9-12 378 - Eastern Allen Central Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 326 students
1.0 miles
183 Rebel Road
Eastern, KY 41622
(606)358-0110 1.0 6-8 326 - Martin May Valley Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 392 students
3.9 miles
481 Stephens Br
Martin, KY 41649
(606)285-0883 3.9 PK-5 392 - Martin Floyd County Area Technology Center Vocational School
5.3 miles
1024 Ky Rt. 122
Martin, KY 41649
(606)285-3088 5.3 n/a n/a - Mc Dowell Mcdowell Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 247 students
5.7 miles
336 Ky Rt 680
Mc Dowell, KY 41647
(606)377-6640 5.7 PK-5 247
School Reviews
| 5 This school is AWESOME!I will miss it!Bye Duff Hello Stumbo! - Posted by Student/Alumni - socce |
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