Northern Elementary School vs. Western Elementary School
Should I attend Northern Elementary School or Western 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
Northern Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Western Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Overview
Serving 439 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Northern Elementary School ranks in the top 30% 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 43% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is higher 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 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 26% (majority Black).
Serving 644 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Western Elementary School ranks in the top 20% 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 48% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 26% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
439 students
644 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
37 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#257 out of 1230 schools in KY
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#221 out of 1230 schools in KY
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
48%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
49%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
67
119
Grade 1 Students
76
119
Grade 2 Students
69
99
Grade 3 Students
93
105
Grade 4 Students
73
104
Grade 5 Students
61
98
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
2%
15%
% Black
1%
2%
% White
89%
79%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
3%
Diversity Score
0.20
0.36
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%