Shirley Mann Elementary School

10435 Us Hwy 42
Union, KY 41091
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 5%
Serving 757 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Shirley Mann 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 5%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 63% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 26% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 757 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 18%
  • : Top 5% in KY
  • : 63% (Top 5%)
  • : 65% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Shirley Mann Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:

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School Overview

Shirley Mann Elementary School's student population of 757 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 47 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
757 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
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School Rankings

Shirley Mann Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,230 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Shirley Mann Elementary School is 0.32, 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)
#24 out of 1230 schools
(Top 5%)
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63%
30%
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65%
42%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
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American Indian
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Asian
7%
2%
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Hispanic
5%
8%
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Black
2%
11%
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White
82%
74%
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Hawaiian
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Two or more races
4%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.32
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Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
54%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Shirley Mann Elementary School's ranking?
Shirley Mann Elementary School is ranked #24 out of 1,230 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Kentucky.
What schools are Shirley Mann Elementary School often compared to?
Shirley Mann Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like New Haven Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
63% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% KY state average), while 65% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% KY state average).
How many students attend Shirley Mann Elementary School?
757 students attend Shirley Mann Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Shirley Mann Elementary School students are White, 7% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Shirley Mann Elementary School?
Shirley Mann Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Shirley Mann Elementary School offer ?
Shirley Mann Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Shirley Mann Elementary School part of?
Shirley Mann Elementary School is part of Boone County School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 757 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 18%
  • : Top 5%
  • : 63% (Top 5%)
  • : 65% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

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