Providence Elementary School (Closed 2015)

Serving 285 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Providence Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 75-79% (which was higher than the Kentucky state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 65-69% (which was higher than the Kentucky state average of 54%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 was equal to the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Kentucky state average of 26% (majority Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
285 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

This School
State Level (KY)
(13-14)
75-79%
46%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Providence Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.
(13-14)
65-69%
54%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Providence Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Kentucky by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
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Hispanic
2%
8%
This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Providence Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Black
n/a
11%
This chart display the percentage of Black students in Providence Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2011-12 school year data.
White
95%
74%
This chart display the percentage of White students in Providence Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
This chart display the percentage of students of two or more races in Providence Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart display the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Providence Elementary School.
This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in KY.
0.10
This chart display the diversity score of Providence Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Kentucky by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
54%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
3%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Providence Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% KY state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 54% KY state average).
How many students attend Providence Elementary School?
285 students attend Providence Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Providence Elementary School students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Providence Elementary School?
Providence Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Providence Elementary School offer ?
Providence Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Providence Elementary School part of?
Providence Elementary School is part of Clark County School District.

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