Northern Elementary School vs. Southern Elementary School
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School Overview
School
Overview
Serving 499 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Northern Elementary School ranks in the top 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 45% (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 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 26% (majority Black).
Serving 549 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Southern 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 30-34% (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 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 26% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
499 students
549 students
% Male | % Female
56% | 44%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
41 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#436 out of 1230 schools in KY
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#672 out of 1230 schools in KY
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
30-34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
30-34%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
50
53
Kindergarten Students
94
90
Grade 1 Students
69
80
Grade 2 Students
74
80
Grade 3 Students
67
103
Grade 4 Students
66
69
Grade 5 Students
79
74
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
2%
2%
% Black
n/a
1%
% White
95%
93%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
3%
Diversity Score
0.10
0.13
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
64%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%