North Metcalfe Elementary School (Closed 2014)

1815 North Metcalfe School Ro
Edmonton, KY 42129
Serving 146 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, North Metcalfe Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 45-49% (which was higher than the Kentucky state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 45-49% (which was lower than the Kentucky state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 was lower than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 8% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Kentucky state average of 28% (majority Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
146 students
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (KY)
(12-13)
45-49%
42%
(12-13)
45-49%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
3%
10%
Black
5%
11%
White
92%
72%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.15
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
3%
Source: 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?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% KY state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% KY state average).
How many students attend North Metcalfe Elementary School?
146 students attend North Metcalfe Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of North Metcalfe Elementary School students are White, 5% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of North Metcalfe Elementary School?
North Metcalfe Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does North Metcalfe Elementary School offer ?
North Metcalfe Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is North Metcalfe Elementary School part of?
North Metcalfe Elementary School is part of Metcalfe County School District.

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