Olmstead Elementary School
Tel:
(270) 726-3811
Olmstead Elementary School serves 413 students in grades Prekindergarten-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 69% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 47%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 68% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 56%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Olmstead Elementary School placed in the top 10% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is equal to the Kentucky state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 23% (majority Black).
Top Placements
Olmstead Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 20%)
School Overview
Olmstead Elementary School's student population of 413 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-8 |
| Total Students | 413 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 26 teachers |
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School Comparison
Olmstead Elementary School is ranked within the top 10% of all 1,246 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Olmstead Elementary School is 0.17, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.40. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (KY) |
Overall Testing Rank | #97 out of 1246 schools (Top 10%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 69% | 47% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 68% | 56% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 16:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 1% | 2% |
| Hispanic | 1% | 7% |
| Black | 2% | 10% |
| White | 91% | 77% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 5% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.17 | 0.40 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 45% | 55% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 8% | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Logan County School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, KY Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school, middle school and elementary school to Olmstead Elementary School is Russellville Junior/senior High School (7.9 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Russellville Logan County Alternative School Alternative School
7.9 miles
2200 Bowling Green Road
Russellville, KY 42276
(270) 725-9295 7.9 n/a n/a - Russellville Russellville Area Technology Center Vocational School
7.9 miles
1103 West 9th Street
Russellville, KY 42276
(270) 726-8432 7.9 n/a n/a - Russellville Russellville Junior/senior High School Grades: 5-12 | 552 students
7.9 miles
1101 W 9th St
Russellville, KY 42276
(270) 726-8421 7.9 5-12 552 - Elkton Horizons High School Alternative School
Grades: 7-12 | 30 students
8.7 miles
804 South Main Street
Elkton, KY 42220
(270) 265-7503 8.7 7-12 30 - Elkton Todd County Central High School Grades: 9-12 | 525 students
8.7 miles
806 S Main St
Elkton, KY 42220
(270) 265-2506 8.7 9-12 525
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