James A. Duff Elementary School (Closed 2018)
- James A. Duff Elementary School served 282 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 65-69% (which was higher than the Kentucky state average of 47%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 75-79% (which was higher than the Kentucky state average of 56%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- James A. Duff Elementary School placed in the top 5% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 5%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 was lower than the Kentucky state level of 16:1.
- Minority enrollment was 1% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Kentucky state average of 24%.
Top Placements
James A. Duff Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
School Overview
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 282 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 20 teachers |
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School Comparison
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (KY) |
| Overall School Rank (16-17) | #50 out of 1258 schools (Top 5%) | |
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| 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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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | n/a | 2% |
| Hispanic | 1% | 7% |
| Black | n/a | 11% |
| White | 99% | 76% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.02 | 0.40 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 88% | 55% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 5% | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Floyd County School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, KY Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to James A. Duff Elementary School is Floyd Central High School (0.9 miles away)
- The nearest middle school and elementary school is Duff-allen Central Elementary School (0.1 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Eastern Duff-allen Central Elementary School Grades: PK-8 | 637 students
0.1 miles
183 Rebel Road
Eastern, KY 41622
(606)358-9420 0.1 PK-8 637 - Eastern Floyd Central High School Grades: 9-12 | 676 students
0.9 miles
889 Ky Rt 680w
Eastern, KY 41622
(606)886-2354 0.9 9-12 676 - Martin May Valley Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 356 students
3.9 miles
481 Stephens Br
Martin, KY 41649
(606)285-0883 3.9 PK-5 356 - 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 - Martin Renaissance Learning Center Alternative School
Grades: 9-12 | 41 students
5.7 miles
11479 Main St
Martin, KY 41649
(606)285-3634 5.7 9-12 41
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