Shepherdsville Elementary School vs. Nichols Elementary School
Should I attend Shepherdsville Elementary School or Nichols 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
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Top Rankings
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Nichols Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:
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Overview
Serving 534 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Shepherdsville 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 21% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 31% (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).
Serving 110 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Nichols 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 11-19% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-39% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 26% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
534 students
110 students
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
11 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
10:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#951 out of 1230 schools in KY
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#964 out of 1230 schools in KY
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
11-19%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
30-39%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
24
-
Kindergarten Students
85
18
Grade 1 Students
89
13
Grade 2 Students
84
22
Grade 3 Students
96
21
Grade 4 Students
76
16
Grade 5 Students
80
20
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
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% Asian
1%
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% Hispanic
6%
7%
% Black
2%
2%
% White
86%
85%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
6%
Diversity Score
0.26
0.27
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
62%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
3%