Ockerman Elementary School serves 770 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Ockerman Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 27% (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 32% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 42%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 26% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 770 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 46%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in KY
- Math Proficiency: 27% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ockerman Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Ockerman Elementary School's student population of 770 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 52 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
770 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
52 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Ockerman 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 Ockerman Elementary School is 0.62, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.44. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#765 out of 1230 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
30%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
42%

Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1

American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%

Hispanic
29%
8%

Black
10%
11%

White
54%
74%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%

All Ethnic Groups



Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
54%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ockerman Elementary School's ranking?
Ockerman Elementary School is ranked #765 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?
27% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% KY state average), while 32% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% KY state average).
How many students attend Ockerman Elementary School?
770 students attend Ockerman Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Ockerman Elementary School students are White, 29% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ockerman Elementary School?
Ockerman Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Ockerman Elementary School offer ?
Ockerman Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Ockerman Elementary School part of?
Ockerman Elementary School is part of Boone County School District.
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