Emma B. Ward Elementary School vs. Saffell Street Elementary School
Should I attend Emma B. Ward Elementary School or Saffell Street Elementary School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Emma B. Ward Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:
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Overview
Serving 459 students in grades 1-5, Emma B. Ward Elementary School ranks in the top 30% 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 40% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 26% (majority Black).
Serving 386 students in grades 1-5, Saffell Street Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 31% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30% (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 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 26% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
1-5
1-5
Total Students
459 students
386 students
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
55% | 45%
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
26 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#355 out of 1230 schools in KY
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#787 out of 1230 schools in KY
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
30%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 1 Students
105
77
Grade 2 Students
88
74
Grade 3 Students
99
89
Grade 4 Students
76
68
Grade 5 Students
91
78
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
3%
6%
% Black
3%
1%
% White
89%
86%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
5%
Diversity Score
0.21
0.26
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
1%
