Serving 777 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Ockerman Elementary School ranks in the bottom 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 35% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 29% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 777 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 54%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in KY
- Math Proficiency: 35% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Ockerman Elementary School serves the eastern part of Florence, KY, covering an area of approximately 4.5 square miles. Most families in the zone typically have a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, while the furthest edge of the zone is about 3.3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Ockerman Elementary School's student population of 777 students has grown by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 57 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
777 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
57 teachers
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School Rankings
Ockerman Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,250 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ockerman Elementary School is 0.65, which is more 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
#792 out of 1250 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
38%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
45%
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Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
22%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
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Asian
1%
2%
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Hispanic
37%
10%
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Black
9%
11%
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White
46%
71%
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Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)21.2%
28%
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
55%
Showing 2016–2025. Show full history, 1997–2025 (no data for 2004 and 2005)
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
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School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ockerman Elementary School's ranking?
Ockerman Elementary School is ranked #792 out of 1,250 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kentucky.
What schools are Ockerman Elementary School often compared to?
Ockerman Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Erpenbeck Elementary School, A M Yealey Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% KY state average), while 39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% KY state average).
How many students attend Ockerman Elementary School?
777 students attend Ockerman Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Ockerman Elementary School students are White, 37% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Ockerman Elementary School?
Ockerman Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Ockerman Elementary School offer ?
Ockerman Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Ockerman Elementary School part of?
Ockerman Elementary School is part of Boone County School District.
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