Wheatley Elementary School vs. Young Elementary School
Should I attend Wheatley Elementary School or Young 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
Wheatley Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:
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Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
Young Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 323 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Wheatley 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 ≤5% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 6-9% (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 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 26% (majority Black).
Serving 220 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Young 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 ≤5% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% 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
323 students
220 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
53% | 47%
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
26 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
8:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1220 out of 1230 schools in KY
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1211 out of 1230 schools in KY
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
≤5%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
10-14%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
40
33
Grade 1 Students
52
27
Grade 2 Students
62
32
Grade 3 Students
66
31
Grade 4 Students
48
44
Grade 5 Students
55
53
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
n/a
% Hispanic
4%
18%
% Black
89%
75%
% White
4%
3%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
4%
Diversity Score
0.21
0.41
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
89%
85%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%