Poage Elementary School
Rank
: 9/
Top 20%10
Tel:
(606) 327-2734
Poage Elementary School serves 251 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
Poage Elementary School placed in the top 20% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (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 65-69% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 56%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Kentucky state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 23% (majority Black).
Top Placements
Poage Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
- Student Attention Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 20%)
School Overview
Poage Elementary School's student population of 251 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 251 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 19 teachers |
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School Comparison
Poage Elementary School is ranked within the top 20% 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 Poage Elementary School is 0.24, 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 | #202 out of 1246 schools (Top 20%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 55-59% | 47% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 65-69% | 56% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 13:1 | 16:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 1% | 2% |
| Hispanic | 2% | 7% |
| Black | 7% | 10% |
| White | 87% | 77% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 3% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.24 | 0.40 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 63% | 55% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 1% | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Ashland Independent School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, KY Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Poage Elementary School is Paul G. Blazer High School (0.5 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Ashland Middle School (0.3 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Ashland Ashland Head Start Grades: PK | 171 students
0.0 miles
1820 Hickman St
Ashland, KY 41101
(606) 327-2715 0 PK 171 - Ashland Ashland Middle School Math: 42% | Reading: 62%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: 6-8 | 794 students10
0.3 miles
2800 Kansas St
Ashland, KY 41102
(606) 327-2727 0.3 6-8 794 - Ashland Paul G. Blazer High School Math: 40% | Reading: 48%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 904 students10
0.5 miles
1500 Blazer Blvd
Ashland, KY 41102
(606) 327-6040 0.5 9-12 904 - Ashland Oakview Elementary School Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: K-5 | 307 students10
0.6 miles
3111 Blackburn Ave
Ashland, KY 41101
(606) 327-2733 0.6 K-5 307 - Ashland Hager Elementary School Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: K-5 | 358 students10
0.7 miles
1600 Blackburn Ave
Ashland, KY 41101
(606) 327-2731 0.7 K-5 358
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