Watterson Elementary School vs. Goldsmith Elementary School
Should I attend Watterson Elementary School or Goldsmith 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
Watterson Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:
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Attribute
Diversity
Goldsmith Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 461 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Watterson 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 6-9% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (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 69% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 26% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 597 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Goldsmith 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% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 22% (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 75% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 26% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
461 students
597 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
54% | 46%
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
44 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1158 out of 1230 schools in KY
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1135 out of 1230 schools in KY
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
11%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
22%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
72
114
Grade 1 Students
82
98
Grade 2 Students
73
102
Grade 3 Students
74
93
Grade 4 Students
74
90
Grade 5 Students
86
100
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
6%
12%
% Hispanic
14%
20%
% Black
44%
36%
% White
31%
25%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
7%
Diversity Score
0.69
0.76
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
69%
66%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
