Metcalfe County Elementary School
Metcalfe County Elementary School serves 666 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Metcalfe County 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 18% (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 25% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 42%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 25% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 666 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 5%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in KY
- Math Proficiency: 18% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Metcalfe County Elementary School's student population of 666 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
666 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Metcalfe County 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 Metcalfe County Elementary School is 0.10, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1032 out of 1230 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
3%
8%
Black
1%
11%
White
95%
75%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
18% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% KY state average), while 25% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% KY state average).
How many students attend Metcalfe County Elementary School?
666 students attend Metcalfe County Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Metcalfe County Elementary School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Metcalfe County Elementary School?
Metcalfe County Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Metcalfe County Elementary School offer ?
Metcalfe County Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Metcalfe County Elementary School part of?
Metcalfe County Elementary School is part of Metcalfe County School District.
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