Roby Elementary School
Tel:
(502) 869-7200
Roby Elementary School serves 469 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 39% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 47%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 56%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Roby Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Kentucky state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 23% (majority Black).
School Overview
Roby Elementary School's student population of 469 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 469 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 28 teachers |
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School Comparison
Roby Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,246 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Roby Elementary School is 0.19, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.40. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (KY) |
Overall Testing Rank | #819 out of 1246 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 39% | 47% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 50% | 56% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 16:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 1% | 2% |
| Hispanic | 3% | 7% |
| Black | 2% | 10% |
| White | 90% | 77% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 4% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.19 | 0.40 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 53% | 55% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 3% | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Bullitt County School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, KY Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Roby Elementary School is Bullitt Central High School (0.3 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Bullitt Alternative Center (0.4 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Shepherdsville Bullitt Central High School Grades: 9-12 | 1,383 student
0.3 miles
1330 Hwy 44 E
Shepherdsville, KY 40165
(502) 869-6000 0.3 9-12 1,383 - Shepherdsville Bullitt Alternative Center Alternative School
Grades: 6-12 | 20 students
0.4 miles
381 High School Dr
Shepherdsville, KY 40165
(502) 869-6700 0.4 6-12 20 - Shepherdsville Bullitt County Area Technology Center Vocational School
0.4 miles
395 High School Drive
Shepherdsville, KY 40165
(502) 543-7018 0.4 n/a n/a - Shepherdsville Riverview Opportunity Center Alternative School
Grades: 9-12
0.4 miles
383 High School Dr
Shepherdsville, KY 40165
(502) 869-6600 0.4 9-12 n/a - Shepherdsville Bullitt Lick Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 519 students
1.0 miles
555 W Blue Lick Rd
Shepherdsville, KY 40165
(502) 869-5400 1.0 6-8 519
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