Mercer County Elementary School
Mercer County Elementary School serves 746 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 41% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 46%) for the 2013-14 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 54%) for the 2013-14 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Kentucky state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 23% (majority Black).
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School Overview
Mercer County Elementary School's student population of 746 students has grown by 62% over five school years.
The teacher population of 49 teachers has grown by 44% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
Total Students
746 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
49 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Mercer County Elementary School is 0.29, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.40. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)41%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)47%
54%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
5%
7%
Black
3%
10%
White
84%
77%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, KY Dept. of Education
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