Nicholas County Elementary School
Tel:
(859)289-3785
- Nicholas County Elementary School serves 668 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 41% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 47%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 51% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 56%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is equal to the Kentucky state level of 16:1.
- Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 23%.
School Overview
- Nicholas County Elementary School's student population of 668 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 41 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 668 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 41 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Nicholas County Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 16:1 has decreased from 17:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Nicholas County Elementary School is 0.10, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.39. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (KY) |
| Overall School Rank | #792 out of 1,251 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 41% | 47% |
 | ||
| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 51% | 56% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 16:1 |
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| Hispanic | 5% | 6% |
| Black | n/a | 11% |
| White | 95% | 77% |
| Two or more races | n/a | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.10 | 0.39 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 65% | 54% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 3% | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Nicholas County School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, KY Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Nicholas County Elementary School is Nicholas County High School (0.0 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Nicholas County High School (0.0 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Ewing Elementary School (12.2 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Carlisle Nicholas County High School Grades: 7-12 | 526 students
0.0 miles
103 School Dr
Carlisle, KY 40311
(859)289-3780 0.0 7-12 526 - Ewing Ewing Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 281 students
12.2 miles
5651 Elizaville Rd.
Ewing, KY 41039
(606)267-2601 12.2 PK-6 281 - North Middletown North Middletown Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 131 students
12.3 miles
301 College Street
North Middletown, KY 40357
(859)987-2052 12.3 K-5 131 - Paris Cane Ridge Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 494 students
12.8 miles
8000 Bypass Road
Paris, KY 40361
(859)987-2106 12.8 K-5 494 - Paris Paris High School Grades: 9-12 | 199 students
13.8 miles
308 W 7th St
Paris, KY 40361
(859)987-2168 13.8 9-12 199
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