Serving 577 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Mt. Washington Elementary School ranks in the top 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 36% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 59% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 29% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 577 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 10%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in KY
- Math Proficiency: 36% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 59% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: MT Washington Elementary serves the northeast part of Mount Washington, KY, covering an area of approximately 6.8 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge being about 3.1 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mt. Washington Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Mt. Washington Elementary School's student population of 577 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
577 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
Mt. Washington Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,250 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mt. Washington Elementary School is 0.19, 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
#416 out of 1250 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
22%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
3%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 28-year historical data
Black
1%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 25-year historical data
White
90%
71%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Two or more races
4%
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)12.8%
28%
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
55%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 29-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 27-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mt. Washington Elementary School's ranking?
Mt. Washington Elementary School is ranked #416 out of 1,250 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Kentucky.
What schools are Mt. Washington Elementary School often compared to?
Mt. Washington Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Pleasant Grove Elementary School, Crossroads Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
36% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% KY state average), while 59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% KY state average).
How many students attend Mt. Washington Elementary School?
577 students attend Mt. Washington Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Mt. Washington Elementary School students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mt. Washington Elementary School?
Mt. Washington Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Mt. Washington Elementary School offer ?
Mt. Washington Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Mt. Washington Elementary School part of?
Mt. Washington Elementary School is part of Bullitt County School District.
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