Central Elementary School vs. Benton Elementary School
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School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Central Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
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Overview
Serving 491 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Central Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 26% (majority Black).
Serving 500 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Benton Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 36% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 41% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 26% (majority Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
491 students
500 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
34 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#399 out of 1230 schools in KY
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#483 out of 1230 schools in KY
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
41%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
33
32
Kindergarten Students
83
88
Grade 1 Students
80
76
Grade 2 Students
83
92
Grade 3 Students
59
76
Grade 4 Students
86
65
Grade 5 Students
67
71
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
1%
n/a
% Hispanic
3%
4%
% Black
1%
n/a
n/a
% White
94%
90%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
4%
Diversity Score
0.12
0.19
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%