Jonathan Elementary School
Tel:
(270)354-6462
- Jonathan Elementary School serves 216 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 35-39% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 47%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 50-54% (which is lower 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 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 23%.
School Overview
- Jonathan Elementary School's student population of 216 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 15 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 216 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 15 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Jonathan Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 14:1 has decreased from 15:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Jonathan Elementary School is 0.08, 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 | #406 out of 1,251 schools (Top 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 35-39% | 47% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 50-54% | 56% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 16:1 |
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| Hispanic | 3% | 6% |
| White | 96% | 77% |
| Two or more races | 1% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.08 | 0.39 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 62% | 54% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 4% | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Marshall County School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, KY Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Jonathan Elementary School is Star Academy High School (6.5 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is South Marshall Middle School (6.0 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is South Marshall Middle School (6.0 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Benton South Marshall Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 520 students
6.0 miles
2211 Us 641 South
Benton, KY 42025
(270)527-3828 6.0 6-8 520 - Benton Benton Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 597 students
6.2 miles
208 W 11th St
Benton, KY 42025
(270)527-3373 6.2 PK-5 597 - Benton Star Academy High School Alternative School
Grades: 9-12 | 29 students
6.5 miles
397 High School Road
Benton, KY 42025
(270)252-1394 6.5 9-12 29 - Benton South Marshall Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 336 students
6.7 miles
155 Sid Darnell Road
Benton, KY 42025
(270)527-1581 6.7 PK-5 336 - Benton Marshall County Technical Center Vocational School
7.0 miles
341 High School Rd
Benton, KY 42025
(270)527-8648 7.0 n/a n/a
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