Jefferson Elementary School vs. South Heights Elementary School
Should I attend Jefferson Elementary School or South Heights 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
Jefferson Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:
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Diversity
South Heights Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:
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Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Overview
Serving 344 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Jefferson 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 30-34% (which is approximately equal to the Kentucky state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower 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 41% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 26% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 419 students in grades Kindergarten-5, South Heights 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 10-14% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 26% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
344 students
419 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
32 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#775 out of 1230 schools in KY
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1113 out of 1230 schools in KY
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
10-14%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
20-24%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
67
64
Grade 1 Students
66
78
Grade 2 Students
67
65
Grade 3 Students
50
70
Grade 4 Students
38
71
Grade 5 Students
56
71
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
n/a
n/a
% Hispanic
10%
8%
% Black
11%
20%
% White
59%
55%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
18%
16%
Diversity Score
0.60
0.63
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
80%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%