Red Oak Elementary School

921 Union Mill Rd
Nicholasville, KY 40356
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 30%
Serving 537 students in grades 1-5, Red Oak Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 38% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (which is higher 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 23% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 26% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 1-5
  • Enrollment: 537 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 23%
  • : Top 30% in KY
  • : 38% (Top 30%)
  • : 44% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

School Overview

Red Oak Elementary School's student population of 537 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 1-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
537 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
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School Rankings

Red Oak Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,230 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Red Oak Elementary School is 0.39, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.44. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (KY)
#354 out of 1230 schools
(Top 30%)
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38%
30%
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44%
42%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Red Oak 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 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
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American Indian
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Asian
1%
2%
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Hispanic
7%
8%
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Black
7%
11%
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White
77%
74%
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Hawaiian
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Two or more races
8%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.39
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Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
54%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Red Oak Elementary School's ranking?
Red Oak Elementary School is ranked #354 out of 1,230 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Kentucky.
What schools are Red Oak Elementary School often compared to?
Red Oak Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Wellington Elementary School, Squires Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
38% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% KY state average), while 44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% KY state average).
How many students attend Red Oak Elementary School?
537 students attend Red Oak Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Red Oak Elementary School students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Black, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Red Oak Elementary School?
Red Oak Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Red Oak Elementary School offer ?
Red Oak Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 1-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Red Oak Elementary School part of?
Red Oak Elementary School is part of Jessamine County School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 1-5
  • Enrollment: 537 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 23%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 38% (Top 30%)
  • : 44% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

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