Serving 573 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Schaffner Traditional Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 38% (which is equal to the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 29% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 573 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 71%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in KY
- Math Proficiency: 38% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 46% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Schaffner Traditional Elementary School's student population of 573 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
573 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Growing Responsible, Prepared Caring Citizens One Child At A Time In An Equitable Learning Environment.
School Rankings
Schaffner Traditional Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,250 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Schaffner Traditional Elementary School is 0.65, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.48. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#593 out of 1250 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
22%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
4%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
8%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Black
51%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
29%
71%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
8%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)13.1%
28%
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
55%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Schaffner Traditional Elementary School's ranking?
Schaffner Traditional Elementary School is ranked #593 out of 1,250 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Kentucky.
What schools are Schaffner Traditional Elementary School often compared to?
Schaffner Traditional Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like King 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 38% KY state average), while 46% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% KY state average).
How many students attend Schaffner Traditional Elementary School?
573 students attend Schaffner Traditional Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Schaffner Traditional Elementary School students are Black, 29% of students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Schaffner Traditional Elementary School?
Schaffner Traditional Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Schaffner Traditional Elementary School offer ?
Schaffner Traditional Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Schaffner Traditional Elementary School part of?
Schaffner Traditional Elementary School is part of Jefferson County School District.
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