Goldsmith Elementary School vs. Watterson Elementary School
Should you attend Goldsmith Elementary School or Watterson Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Goldsmith Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:
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Attribute
Diversity
Watterson Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:
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Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 630 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Goldsmith Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 26% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 484 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Watterson Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 17% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
630 students
484 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
35 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1112 out of 1250 schools in KY
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1175 out of 1250 schools in KY
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
17%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
20%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
10-14%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
102
62
Grade 1 Students
105
72
Grade 2 Students
103
92
Grade 3 Students
99
94
Grade 4 Students
116
85
Grade 5 Students
105
79
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
11%
4%
% Hispanic
32%
18%
% Black
27%
38%
% White
24%
34%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
6%
Diversity Score
0.76
0.71
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
69%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
1%
