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Leatherwood Elementary School

7777 Hwy 699
Cornettsville, KY 41731

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Tel: (606) 675-4431

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Leatherwood Elementary School serves 112 students in grades Kindergarten-8.

Leatherwood Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 30%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 42%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Kindergarten-8
Enrollment: 112 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in KY
Math Proficiency
: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Leatherwood Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:

School Overview

Leatherwood Elementary School's student population of 112 students has declined by 32% over five school years.

The teacher population of 10 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten-8
(offers virtual instruction)

Total Students

112 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

10 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Rankings

Leatherwood Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,230 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.

The diversity score of Leatherwood Elementary School is 0.00, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.43. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

This School

State Level (KY)

Overall Testing Rank

#730 out of 1230 schools
(Bottom 50%)

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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

20-24%

30%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Leatherwood Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

35-39%

42%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Leatherwood Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Kentucky by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Student : Teacher Ratio

11:1

15:1

This chart display the student teacher ratio of Leatherwood Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Kentucky by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

American Indian

n/a

Asian

n/a

Hispanic

n/a

Black

n/a

11%

This chart display the percentage of Black students in Leatherwood Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2010-11 school year data.

White

100%

75%

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Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

n/a

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.00

0.43

This chart display the diversity score of Leatherwood Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Kentucky by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.

Eligible for Free Lunch

84%

53%

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Leatherwood Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Reduced Lunch

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Perry County School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Leatherwood Elementary School's ranking?

Leatherwood Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for: Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 10%), Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 20%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% KY state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% KY state average).

How many students attend Leatherwood Elementary School?

112 students attend Leatherwood Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

100% of Leatherwood Elementary School students are White.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Leatherwood Elementary School?

Leatherwood Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.

What grades does Leatherwood Elementary School offer ?

Leatherwood Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (offers virtual instruction).

What school district is Leatherwood Elementary School part of?

Leatherwood Elementary School is part of Perry County School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Kindergarten-8
Enrollment: 112 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education