South Heights Elementary School vs. Niagara Elementary School
Should I attend South Heights Elementary School or Niagara 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
South Heights Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Niagara Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Overview
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).
Serving 276 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Niagara Elementary School ranks in the top 50% 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 45-49% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 26% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
419 students
276 students
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
49% | 51%
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
15 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
18:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1113 out of 1230 schools in KY
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#417 out of 1230 schools in KY
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
45-49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
35-39%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
64
33
Grade 1 Students
78
52
Grade 2 Students
65
46
Grade 3 Students
70
44
Grade 4 Students
71
43
Grade 5 Students
71
58
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
n/a
n/a
% Hispanic
8%
2%
% Black
20%
2%
% White
55%
92%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
16%
4%
Diversity Score
0.63
0.15
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
80%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
2%
