Nicholasville Elementary School

414 W Maple St
Nicholasville, KY 40356
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Rating
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Nicholasville Elementary School serves 448 students in grades 1-5.
Nicholasville 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 26% (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 38% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 42%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 26% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2023-24)

  • Grades: 1-5
  • Enrollment: 448 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 23%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Bottom 50% in KY
  • Math Proficiency
    : 26% (Btm 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 38% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

School Overview

Nicholasville Elementary School's student population of 448 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 1-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
448 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
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School Rankings

Nicholasville 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 Nicholasville Elementary School is 0.39, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.44. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (KY)
Overall Testing Rank
#668 out of 1230 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
30%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
42%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
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American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
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Hispanic
6%
8%
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Black
8%
11%
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White
77%
74%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.39
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Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
54%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
4%
4%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Nicholasville Elementary School's ranking?
Nicholasville Elementary School is ranked #668 out of 1,230 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kentucky.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
26% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% KY state average), while 38% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% KY state average).
How many students attend Nicholasville Elementary School?
448 students attend Nicholasville Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Nicholasville Elementary School students are White, 8% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Nicholasville Elementary School?
Nicholasville Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Nicholasville Elementary School offer ?
Nicholasville Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 1-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Nicholasville Elementary School part of?
Nicholasville Elementary School is part of Jessamine County School District.

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Quick Stats (2023-24)

  • Grades: 1-5
  • Enrollment: 448 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 23%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Bottom 50%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 26% (Btm 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 38% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

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