Serving 455 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Mary A. Goetz Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 29% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 455 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 20%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in KY
- Math Proficiency: 35% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 43% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Mary A Goetz Elementary School's attendance zone covers the entire district of Covington, KY, encompassing approximately 1.7 square miles. Families within this zone can typically reach the school in 5-10 minutes, with the furthest edge located about 1.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Mary A. Goetz Elementary School's student population of 455 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
455 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Rankings
Mary A. Goetz Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,250 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mary A. Goetz Elementary School is 0.35, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.48. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#709 out of 1250 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
22%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Asian
1%
2%
Showing 2008–2025. View full 19-year historical data
Hispanic
7%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 19-year historical data
Black
1%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 28-year historical data
White
80%
71%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Two or more races
11%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 34-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)17.8%
28%
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
55%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 29-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 27-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Red and Black
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mary A. Goetz Elementary School's ranking?
Mary A. Goetz Elementary School is ranked #709 out of 1,250 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kentucky.
What schools are Mary A. Goetz Elementary School often compared to?
Mary A. Goetz Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Miles Elementary School, Beechgrove Elementary School, John G Carlisle Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% KY state average), while 43% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% KY state average).
How many students attend Mary A. Goetz Elementary School?
455 students attend Mary A. Goetz Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Mary A. Goetz Elementary School students are White, 11% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mary A. Goetz Elementary School?
Mary A. Goetz Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Mary A. Goetz Elementary School offer ?
Mary A. Goetz Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Mary A. Goetz Elementary School part of?
Mary A. Goetz Elementary School is part of Ludlow Independent School District.
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